Dominick Cruz has confidence in being healthy ahead of Chito Cruz fight | UFC San Diego

Dominick Cruz joins the UFC Fight Night Pre-Show to discuss his mindset ahead of fighting Chito Vera in the main event of #UFCSanDiego.
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[@mustseenow991]

I can listen to Cruz for hours. He is the most cerebral intelligent UFC fighter to listen to

[@coffeetalk924]

Yes, I think Michael Chandler has got the gift too.

[@midlymdad1293]

Yeah like the legendary saying of his I think Conor is tiring Khabib by observant the punches with his face lol 😂

[@incredibledn]

@@midlymdad1293 i was just thinking this haha

[@user-kz7wj5fl9r]

@@midlymdad1293 That was one moment that was worded poorly lmao, I don’t know why people act like that’s the only thing he’s ever said.

[@ballerlifestylesupreme8960]

He's going lose . I got chito

[@user-sh8kc4kz2h]

Smith looks so inspired by Cruz talking. So wholesome

[@jonn3041]

Lmao

[@jeremiremillard273]

Smith the man

[@__M738]

@@jeremiremillard273 he’s really grown on me as far as and analyst and podcaster

[@kiezersosay49]

Real recognize real. The hate us cuz they aint us...

[@markmckinney9821]

Agreed. I like Anthony smith as a commentator. That's a great role for him. Keep him on! Love it. Good speaking voice also.

[@harrydripppotter]

Dom is closest we will ever get to a wise and intellectual Jedi like figure in MMA

[@jmz2144]

Cory Sandhagen and Jiri

[@WhoFC]

Cruz is obi wan and o malley is anakin

[@huncho_los]

@THERE WAS NO CHECK!!! this is a certified hood classic 😎

[@keepshinein]

Dom is zen warrior. A true fighters mindset from years of experience. With all that said this is guna be a tough one for him

[@thatstruckin9432]

I think youre mistaking zen for autism

[@globalevents0]

Is it? He's gonna piece chito up for 5 rounds

[@kenneth3166]

@@globalevents0 can’t wait 😛

[@dominicbonora6099]

@@globalevents0 That didn't happen. Dude got STARCHED!!!

[@cory4710]

I could listen to dom talk all day!

[@karlmccullough287]

I love how straight & real Cruz is! I love how he stands 100% by what he thinks! Great guy & even better fighter! Great dude & what a fight coming up 👊🏽🔥👊🏽

[@markmckinney9821]

Agreed. Hes such a great ambassador of the sport. Hes grown into an incredible man. Huge respect for him. Hes a gladiator

[@thatstruckin9432]

@@markmckinney9821 maybe the worst to ever be put on the commentary panel

[@markmckinney9821]

@@thatstruckin9432 totally disagree.

[@RealPatrickBateman1]

@@thatstruckin9432 dc exists

[@thatstruckin9432]

@@RealPatrickBateman1 for a casual audience dc is far better. A few hardcore mma neck beards like dom and they all stream the fights anyway

[@marshkid1]

Every interview, he inspires me to think differently. Thanks Dom!

[@jonn3041]

No he doesn’t

[@Jack_Casey005]

Agreed, I really admire his mindset nowadays, his ability to detach himself and just be so mindful is really cool to see

[@wininaphe5104]

@@Jack_Casey005 exactly, he’s well aware of his soul, spiritual wise

[@VoteRFK]

Look into Taoism ☯️.

[@wininaphe5104]

@@VoteRFK is there a book? And that’s crazy because someone i watch goes by that, i think it’s a sign

[@hurrifanc.3434]

The evolution of Dom as a person is incredible to watch. You see character development in tv series very obviously but when you see it in real life it's special!

[@user-ew5ef9xd1s]

Cruz is definitely a hall of famer. He was also the WEC bantamweight champion as well. Easy ballot.

[@TvrkishOutlaw]

N ufc champion the 🐐 Bantamweight

[@Zeta1369]

Anthony Smith deserves more respect, such a well spoken and overall good dude/great fighter. Doing a great job here interviewing fighters. Win or lose Cruz is a hall of fame fighter, all respect to the man.

[@funkychildnino1976]

Dope to hear fighters talk about the mental part of fighting and the love they giving to eachother💯👊🏽

[@TheDreamDetective888]

Beautiful

[@markmckinney9821]

I love Dominick Cruz. Hes no question a first ballot hall of Famer. Period. If hes not then noone is.

[@ilovedrums1000]

If he's not then no one is....... right not even cejudo who knocked him out

[@thebighousencaaattendancer478]

After that finish, Dom NOSE what he's talking about!

[@philrisser6853]

cruz is for sure a hall of famer. its cool that hes still competing.

[@SterlsTube2]

This was great. I’m impressed by the fighters who have transitioned into this stuff. Cruz, Smith, Bisping, Felder, Cormier they’re alll very impressive and obviously know what they’re talking about through experience.

[@anarchy1090]

Smith sucks

[@belabalogh9700]

And Dan Hardy aswell!

[@moddedgameofskate2700]

Dom the 🐐 one of the best minds in the sport and the resilience of this man is immeasurable just being a contenter after so many years

[@nfapeng187]

Love this guy win or lose. Always happy to watch and root him on always!

[@Northwest425]

24-3 what a great record

[@Amzyy]

Should be 24-2 that Cejudo fight was bs! Early stoppage

[@noicemate9111]

@@Amzyy agreed

[@suncaseen489]

lost only in championship fights

[@Cg-ru3eh]

@@Amzyy he wouldn’t been down 0-2 rounds and that was a 10-8 probably if it wasn’t stopped so dom would need to win the last 3 to tie. Or a finish and he’s not known for that at all

[@hammbaby]

@@Amzyy at much as I love Dom, he did lose those first two rounds.

[@tacotacotington3638]

Get it Dom. I wish Dom would go full coach mode like Uriah did. That would be so much fun to watch a new age rivalry between the two.

[@R4RB]

Every fighter before a fight: I feel the best I have ever felt. This was the best training camp of my career. I saw Jesus a couple of times and he told me I will be winning. There is no way I will lose. I am mentally, physically, and emotionally unbeatable. Every fighter after losing a fight: It was a bad weight cut. I got injured first week of training camp so most of my camp was me recovering and I came into the fight hurt. My foot was a balloon. I felt flat all week and could not get myself going once the fight started. Worst training camp ever. I am switching camps. I will be back better than ever. The referee smelled like alcohol.

[@gamingperson1]

Oh cmon lmao…

[@4sername]

Every fighter after winning a fight: My next fight needs to either be Conor McGregor or a title fight

[@daniel856]

I'm really hoping DC does his homework for this fight and makes Dom proud

[@bnegs521]

Dom is so brilliant that commentary in the Khabib Cmac fight was the most UNFORGETTABLE commentary ever!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Leviathani]

One of the ebst interviews in a long time. The calm is visible. Lo ve more and more to watch the mental aspect of the game and learn from it to my life.

[@shanebigfella7884]

Cruz is a legend

[@Jack_Casey005]

Anthony doing this with his leg makes him even more of a tru legend in the game

[@seanism2011]

Stop.

[@sandman62100]

There is not a man on God's green earth that is more dangerous than a healthy Dominick Cruz. Power in both hands, with world class wrestling and footwork. Dom is so overlooked in terms of fight IQ, analysis, footwork, body, looks, charm etc. Undoubtedly a hall of famer and still has another title run left in him! If he beats Chito he should be next in line.

[@Squidrito]

Did you copy and paste this?

[@JCVV22]

He has no power lets be honest but as mentally tough as anyone great movement and really high iq

[@buzz5020]

He’s been known for having pillow fists his whole career mate

[@1FallenAsh]

Wish u the best cruz, huge fans of both guys. Wish them both the best

[@Strangingness]

Genuine, honest. Accepting, logical. Emotionally intelligent. All these qualities are underrated man, that's how you keep yourself mentally healthy under high pressure.

[@fenixa2z936]

Still remember that post fight press conference after he lost and stood the whole time spitting 🔥 Savage!

[@Invictus-Solaris]

There are a lot of people counting Dominick Cruz out. I think personally believe he’ll get the W.

[@DragonHeart613]

I hope cruz doesn't just get counted out, I hope he gets beaten down.

[@fanofmma100]

he is gonna win lmfao, its another Giga vs Kattar situation. where the elite fighter had a bad last performance, whereas the hype train had a good last performance. so they underestimate the increase in competition

[@Sleepyjoe4949]

@@fanofmma100 Chito is a savvy veteran who’s been in the UFC since 2014. To call him a hype train is to compare him to the likes of an O’Malley , northcutt, mcgregor, Pimblett. You’re way off my brother. Should be a very good fight but it’s unfair to categorize chito in that manner.

[@Sleepyjoe4949]

@@fanofmma100 pretty sure giga has only been in ufc since 2020 as well

[@WhitePeopleAreAnnoying]

@@Sleepyjoe4949 mcgregor isn’t a hype train u clown. He proved he was 1 of the best already. He’s just not hungry anymore

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Always nice when Cruz invites us into his mindset, good man.

[@TheDreamDetective888]

Wait for it, this gets deep! Respect 🥋🙏

[@danieldaniel4371]

Let’s go Cruz!

[@TheBlackRanger187]

Dom Cruz is so intelligent and has so much self belief it’s no wonder he inspires so many fighter’s. True warrior king.🤴🏻💪🏻 🧠

[@tomnaughadie]

Lil DC really is one of the best ever. He helped build up the sport to where it is.

[@fenixa2z936]

LEGEND!!!! 👏👏👏

[@sharetruth9010]

Early stoppage. Dominic Cruz's nose was trying to gas Chito out.

[@airecker]

Super interesting fight honestly!!

[@TheJWolfe11]

very excited for this one

[@franciscosandiego3026]

Chael is the goat of mma that's all.

[@cookerdegree4938]

Undefeated, undisputed, never lost a round

[@alexmcdonald7273]

@@cookerdegree4938 Anybody who’s even dreamt of beating him has woken up and apologized

[@VagabondiOfficialTV]

@@cookerdegree4938 …and never got hit

[@airecker]

Sad fanboy section has been found lads

[@Jon--Jones]

He stole my fkn big toe

[@Randomones27]

He is so classy and has crystal clear thoughts... Rare...

[@Sixsoul]

He just owned bisping and cormier so hard.

[@djgastraytv682]

I’m glad someone else noticed that. He’s so quick with his shade that people miss it. I didn’t know that he didn’t like them telling the fighters what they should do instead of just calling the fight, but now I do 🤣

[@bnegs521]

Yeah dom was so on in the cmac vs khabib fight right?? 🤡🤡🤡🤡🦡🤡

[@djgastraytv682]

@@bnegs521 Actually he was dead on but you can meat ride the Russian all you want. Conor has scrambled to his feet against many insane grapplers but didn’t even make an attempt in that fight. Like it or not he’s the only one to win a round against him so obviously he was doing something right…either way I’m not gonna try to convince you I just can’t wait to watch Weenie hut Jr. get smacked in October. P.S. I’d rather be a clown than a 🐱

[@bnegs521]

@@djgastraytv682 Dead on? Lolol it's the most planned commentary in the history of mma. What group home do you live in?

[@bnegs521]

@@djgastraytv682 even joe interrupted dom at one point dom said and conor is doing a great job here and joe interrupted and said "conor is getting his face smashed in" doms often a joke sorry.

[@britainsbest07]

Excellent fighter is Cruz. Very knowledgeable another MMA guy who’d be great in the boxing world

[@shawnkliewer9987]

I agree Dominick and Rory are the best speakers

[@xGSxAmAZyn]

Hope he feels better 🙏

[@kingaries488]

Hope he wins tonight jus because he's one of our many heros

[@theboogeyman9813]

Let's go!

[@johnnytsunamii3663]

Dom again ❤️🤜🏼

[@trollof229antthevariable9]

Let's go Dom

[@darienbrown581]

When dom is actually healthy and not held together by tape and glue, he’s a legit top contender even today. But chito is such a beast who’s got a ton of confidence himself. Super excited for this fight.

[@danb7601]

well that was quite fascinating

[@CapFlipGaming]

Let's go Dom!

[@user-pw5nh2bh6o]

Damnick Cruz is a classy and humble man

[@VoteRFK]

Dom seems to have found some enlightenment. This is the way. ✌️☯️🌌

[@Slumpthemenace]

Go Dom!!!

[@bnegs521]

Dom being plus 200 is nuts!!

[@officialteamlingo]

Cruz is truly one of if not THEE GREATEST MIND to ever take part in MMA.

[@Jack_Casey005]

I just made an in depth video on chito and I think it really adds a lot to this fight

[@terreneofficial]

I hardly watch MMA as much as I had when I was younger, but I'll tune in for Cruz fight each and every time.

[@stevenmcsteven6693]

Sure

[@MichaelgtzS.]

At what time is the fight

[@jdmfreak101]

Calm Dominator is a scary Dominator. Chito is tough man but ill be rooting for you as always. Go get it champ 👊

[@gopedxtremeridebmx672]

DOM AL

[@katelyn9182]

Could listen to Dom talk for hours!

[@felixrcandelaria]

Dom is real. Dom is different! Take notes. How can you not respect the guy?? Inspiring at the very least even though I know he wouldn't want to hear that. I appreciate you Dom.

[@Alemannn_]

ESPN MMA this is the best desk panel 🎤🎤🎤

[@BazookaTooth707]

I think we see vintage Dom, but will it be enough? We will find out tomorrow

[@lurk7411]

My thoughts exactly!👊

[@dayvin7779]

💯🔥💯

[@cookerdegree4938]

How is Anthony’s leg also btw??

[@joban_]

Still Hairy

[@jawaadamir3014]

Still crying like a karen saying ankalaev isn’t good lol

[@Drunkenmonkey2032]

@@jawaadamir3014 He never said Ankalaev wasn't good just that he thought he was better all around than Ankalaev. He gave him his credit.

[@MRios1128]

Broken

[@northtrue145]

I think Dom is good to go tonight. He seems in a really good place

[@thebighousencaaattendancer478]

It's safe to say that Dom NOSE what he's talking about!

[@moredatesmorefiber3526]

yea its broken

[@benjac9]

Cruz and Chandler Podcast please. Two Great Minds.

[@hannahhaq6838]

Underrated comment

[@kingshighway123]

I hope we see Smith commentate fights live, next. He’s fantastic on the desk

[@bobsagett]

It’s about Drive It’s about Power

[@amirashraf3079]

Wish him good luck for tomorrow

[@busters1687]

He is on Ponit! LFG!

[@eazypeazy33]

What about your switch Anthony? When does your leg hurt & then not hurt..

[@rafatomar9442]

didn't smith have a brocken leg?

[@Ramnathm17]

He z gonna win mark my words

[@Kevin-ll5vu]

What dom said about bisping and dc is so true 😂

[@thebighousencaaattendancer478]

Dom NOSE what he's talking about! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@shadowbannedmgtowman9045]

That a cool dude Dominic cruz cool fk dude ✊

[@ives3572]

I hope Dom manages to succeed in winning the fight against Chito Vera despite being a bit passed his prime now

[@ives3572]

@@worlddesires1565 Well, Dom was looking great before getting caught with Vera's left high kick

[@CaseyKCRichards]

I hope Anthony will continue from what happened the last time on fought . Don’t give up Anthony

[@NotWatchingTV]

ESPN MMA with 1 Million Subscribers now!

[@tito5428]

karyn is a legend. still remember the rampage motorboat, but she's appreciated in these circles. Black don't crack

[@Andalusian3C]

Josh Thompson look-alike checking out THE HEAVIES in the fist 5 seconds of the video.

[@antoniomontoya6018]

He's not gonna win chito is way hungry and needs it more chito is got that focus look in his eyes Cruz is a legend but his time is up if he was still had it he would had beat cejudo gardbrant so on and so on I give him mad respect of still trying two do it

[@Brad_Pittstop]

Anthony always reminds me of red skull.

[@cierratite1950]

0:47 Yes they do Tom if they mature in wisdom you should definitely change you shouldn't be the same person when you're 50 that you were when you were 20. Anybody who self-evaluates every day like a true Christian should should be growing every day thus "changing". You don't need to be that hard cold hearted guy you were 15 years ago it's not very martial artsy. More gladiatorial and proud really.

[@johnny_eason_iii]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@philrisser6853]

3:00 . he talks about dc and bisping calling his fight a bad thing. listen to how he says THIS

[@Yeezus111]

Future HOF let’s go Dom!

[@brettwerner1413]

Man Dominic is zen !

[@beanie1089]

I like Dom; original gangster at 135; but I have really enjoyed Vera too. Am hoping both have an awesome night, but that Cruz gets his hand raised after a five round technical war. Injury free, haha!

[@tyrocyr]

Team Cruz 💯🔥

[@dayvin7779]

My favorite bantamweight 🔥☢️🔥💯

[@Davidjames927]

So many people who deserve a punch in the face 💯

[@louiematarazzo]

Dom should be a politician. He’s so good at answering a question without answering a question

[@stevenmcsteven6693]

He uses a lot of pseudo little intellectual and philosophy talk for the cameras even though none of these people live exactly by their own words, only clowns can't see trough this guy. Same for Chandler.

[@arosharathanayake8517]

Dominick is a true fighter

[@miljenkoarbanas6248]

he can be the best MMA coach on the planet

[@wishmeluck95]

I think they meant chito vera in the title lol

[@1969MARKETING]

"you could never should've done something now"