Dominick Cruz Has No Clue Why Chito Vera Is Mad At Him - MMA Fighting

Dominick Cruz discusses his UFC San Diego main event against Chito Vera, why Vera doesn’t seem to like him, why he represents himself in fight negotiations with the UFC, his takeaways from a recent rules seminar, wanting to debate ABC president Mike Mazzulli live on-air, his current zen-like state, Petr Yan vs. Sean O’Malley, and more.
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[@superclarke44]

Dom said “regret is lack of forgiveness of yourself” somebody who can say that…somebody to admit that…well that’s somebody to look up to

[@indcreations2968]

I want to share that clipping on insta story but I'm not too knowledgeable about such stuff. How do you do that? I tried seeing if ariel or some other channel took out that clipping but apparently not.

[@thesatisfiedcustomer4869]

Yep deffo

[@Sam-ng3of]

​@@indcreations2968 very easy just download the whole video and clip it using a website. Or screen record that part

[@marinh.7514]

Time stamp?

[@sergiowaters]

I really believe Cruz would have been successful in any field he entered. Such an intelligent man.

[@KaleidoscopeBeats]

Dom has some of the smartest trash talk 🤣🔥

[@Forenzikproductions]

The way Dom speaks and handles himself in and out of the octagon, pure class all the way. Hope he wins and keeps climbing, a third title run would be insane.

[@milesstover3724]

calm and focus

[@quintonlarson5346]

Agree. Good man good fighter - Terrible commentator tho! Lets not lie to each other hahaha

[@kingt0295]

He’d be the only guy to win a belt three times right?

[@BigPercNowitzki]

@@quintonlarson5346 your opinion my man, I actually kinda like his commentary. I know his voice sounds monotone sometimes and he can sound “dry” but his I love how he breaks down fights and explains things as the fight goes down. Tbh I like him more than bisping

[@musamontu]

With the mindset that he has and inevitably keeps evolving, he's gonna keep grinding for sure 💯🔥 really hope things go great for him

[@ikervega0116]

Vera is literally always mad for no reason

[@danoliver3053]

It's true. I remember him even being mad at Frankie during their fight. Who gets made at Frankie Edgar? Chito just always has a massive chip on his shoulder for some reason.

[@BoogeymanIX]

Hope he loses for it too

[@isaac48]

@@danoliver3053 Some fighters need to be mad to have their edge. Not saying he is right, but let's not forget that this people are getting in a FIGHT

[@KoreanRambo]

@@danoliver3053 Boomer mindset

[@mistermxyzptlk7841]

@@isaac48 Wait, it's a fist fight right, lol, how could these guys ever be mad.

[@talon3684]

Dom is without a doubt one of the most awareness-minded fighters that has ever been in the UFC and MMA

[@taylor_o]

He has the crown until fabia signs

[@michawulffraat3584]

jiri prochazka has high awareness too but his english has to get better

[@talon3684]

@@michawulffraat3584 Yes, I'd agree that Jiri is up there on a list like this as well.

[@Abby-is2iw]

We’ll have you seen his foot work. Best in the game

[@Gatsu_Gambino]

@@Abby-is2iw He fought Pedro Munoz and almost got knocked out 3 times. Pedro is that bum who recently quit fighting against Sean O'malley, but I really like Cruz a lot man for sure. hes so cool and soft spoken. So knowledgeable... I wish he was still 25. He was insane then.

[@tonyjoetrejo]

Dom is insanely introspective and intelligent. Intellectually he’s the complete opposite of the stereotypical cage fighter

[@cristowwal39]

He has some of the same awful takes as all the other meat head fighters just uses a better vocabulary

[@avrillovugne]

@@cristowwal39 He does it to be a contrarian

[@BOO-dq4vl]

@@cristowwal39 watch full interview don't rush to comment when you start

[@mistermxyzptlk7841]

Just bleed bro.

[@kYA00h]

@@cristowwal39 he likes to challenge opinions, not always at the right time, but i wouldnt say.."aweful takes".

[@ramirezlalo91]

Dom always has something worth listening to. Valuable information everyone can apply in many situations. Love his interviews.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Hope it's a good, fun fight where we see glimpses of Cruz at his best.

[@BadselS]

It's a shame that as an active MMA fan I didn't witness prime years of such fighter as Cruz due to his injuries. His style is something to behold.

[@conormcgregor8451]

Cruz has been doing great rebuilding himself compared to how most champs go out after losing the belt and especially since his division is the most stacked.

[@hakr1298]

He fought on the prelims when he was a former champions on two occasions 2014 and 2020 Respect to that man

[@snesmaniac228]

@@hakr1298 Back then, the prelims had their little "main events" so if he was the main event of the prelims, that was a good spot to be in the card. Which was the case against Mizugaki.

[@snesmaniac228]

@@hakr1298 It's still about the same as far as the amount of prestige to be the main event of the prelims as it was back then, because if the card is televised on ESPN, which I think the prelims are, those main events did and still do bring in viewers and new fans.

[@Brad_Pittstop]

Look at what happened to Renan. He was p4p number 1 at a certain point and was in the conversation for the GOAT.

[@RyanPortland420]

Cruz has never lost a fight that wasn't for a world title. So I'm not betting against him.

[@andeswalk7909]

Isn’t defending the tittle technically a fight for the tittle… any excuse to be congratulatory 🤯😂

[@KevinGarcia-kz8ru]

@@andeswalk7909 yeah and he also got murked by Henry Cejudo. A fight for a world title.

[@thesatisfiedcustomer4869]

@@andeswalk7909 what are you on about 🤣

[@BOO-dq4vl]

@@thesatisfiedcustomer4869 he is saying he didn't loose title fight he defended a lot thats all . Its a jock you have to be smart to understand but not your fault to be born in rainbow generation

[@Eyeofthetiger69]

Good luck. Chito's no joke.

[@gordonmorrison11]

The maturity Dom displays in every interview is outstanding.

[@lil3ric88]

Anybody who doesn’t like Dom needs to watch this and understand his personality. So many people say they don’t like how critical he is and his commentary but if you listen to the way he views things, he’s actually just really educated and inspiring. Ariel always try’s to stir up drama by trying to get Dom to answer questions that he knows he can make story about but Dom never takes the bait and always speaks to him real

[@kYA00h]

aerial is aerial.. built his brand on drama.. started with diaz n gsp, definately not "real jounalism". dom is too smart to bite on princess dorks questions.

[@SeeingShadows]

yeah but he can be condescending his personality isn't for everybody some people just cant take brutal honesty

[@ChristIsKing772]

@Master General then watch the men fight. I'm not a fan of most wmma fights bc they're not up to par skill wise but let people do what they want to do.

[@peteg4957]

he's good people man

[@agi2160]

​@Master General You're cool 👍

[@AwtaMadik]

Imagine if everyone had the attitude of Dominick Cruz. Guys a legend and definitely can get the belt again before he retires.

[@BOO-dq4vl]

He wins this week i gather my aura here . Please guys put your too and make him win

[@SonGokuuuuuuu]

Lol he’s not getting the belt again

[@rafaelalamilla5583]

Dom is easily my favorite fighter. Such a force in the octagon but more importantly, a huge inspiration out of it. He's helped a lot more people than I think he realizes.

[@rowdy3837]

Not to mention inventing his own successful fighting style. One of a kind dude.

[@gilbertopasillassilva7309]

I really like Dominicks interview!!!!!!!! They are a must watch!!!!!!!!! i always learn something from them!!!!

[@Jamesfrancosdog]

You also really like exclamation points 😂

[@nicksprofile]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@markdavis8430]

You always learn when dom is speaking, What a guy!!

[@New2Cav]

Hearing that Dom represents himself make me think it's the smart move for some fighters. Sean O'Malley is doing the same thing

[@m6chael]

Truly rooting for Dom. if he gets his belt back he’s gotta be up there on the all time list

[@prestigeworldwide7914]

Already the best bantamweight of all time

[@m6chael]

@@prestigeworldwide7914 agreed but I meant like the GOAT list with the names like: Jones, GSP, Usman, Khabib

[@Alex-ls7fh]

@Robert tj is a drug cheat who already lost to cruz

[@therealshamx]

cruz has NEVER lost a non title fight, all his losses are championship fights, remembet that.

[@therealshamx]

@@m6chael u forgetting DJ my guy?

[@katelyn9182]

Don’s interviews are always the best!!! I could listen to him talk for hours! Great mind 👍🏻

[@strictlybangers]

Some profound stuff in there which is actually super helpful. Thanks Dom and thanks Ariel.

[@m0rxy_]

Great interview man this is legendary

[@looseunit9180]

Fantastic interview! I respected Dom before but this is a whole new level. Thanks guys

[@joshuaqueen7171]

Savage. Savage. Savage. 2 class acts… 1 heck of an interview. The two of you would be a MMA P.T.I Dream Team

[@musamontu]

I'd love a conversation between him and Mikey Musumeci 🙏🏼💯 that would be golden

[@indcreations2968]

Someone please make a short clip of Dominik talking about regret being a lack of forgiveness for yourself. I'm not too internet savvy but would like to share the clip on Instagram. Doms a legend and breaks the stereotype of the typical fighter.

[@dustinkilburn]

As a Dom fan, I can’t imagine a worse division to be an aging but still formidable ex champ than BW. I see him losing a decision here tho. Imagine trying to corner Cruz: Me - Dom I gotta see more movement!! Cruz - Obviously. I’m in the middle of a fight smarticus. I can smell your high blood pressure from here. Get away from me, you breathe weird. Dork.

[@steebee1841]

Us dom fans have been waiting for his demise for a while. I dont see it coming in the next couple of years. He looks great. And he has a champions brain. To learn

[@brianblack2244]

This dudes view on life and morals is first class.

[@timshields8720]

The most intelligent fighter in all of MMA

[@natb4950]

One of my favourite interviews 👍😁

[@dwarner9158]

Dom’s always a good interview

[@seekmeekness4593]

I really love dominick. Love one of his post fight speeches when he lost. One of my favorite ever

[@whaledicknachos4341]

He was so humble and gracious after the Garbrandt loss but so delusional and salty after the Cejudo loss, it was weird

[@iamjp1]

@Flow State do you think it was as bad of a stoppage still as you did then? i'm a cruz fan but i think it was something like 13 un answered shots to the head after the knee that dropped him.

[@sukhdevr3489]

@@iamjp1 I do. He was not in sufficient danger for the fight to be stopped.

[@respectopinion6129]

@@iamjp1 to be fair stoppage was harsh for cruz..

[@iamjp1]

@@sukhdevr3489 i'm not necessarily saying it should have been stopped but i can at least see why

[@Brad_Pittstop]

Be very sure Cruz will be looking at every Chito interview. Chito speaks from the heart, so if he says he want to go for the finish in the first, Dom realizes he will get pressured and adjusts accordingly. So excited about this one. If Dom loses, he retires and that would be a sad day for MMA.

[@larissacastellanos4831]

I always enjoy watching Dominick's interviews, his insight, attitude, & him expudiating his knowledge.

[@brandonsantoso]

Amazing interview. Tremendous knowledge and wisdom from the bantemweight Goat, Dominick Cruz.

[@quiill506]

My favorite fighter honestly. Learn from him every single time i listen to him talk

[@damowantswealth]

I love this guy. His mental health approach has helped me more than i can ever demonstrate.

[@jeroenbats5955]

Chito is mad at everybody except for his family and teammates.

[@tym_alex5328]

@@wdcurry111 what ?

[@mikeybigfoot1354]

Every young fighter in the UFC should watch this interview and take major notes

[@menardprez5910]

Thank you Dom.

[@Thatgurlcalled_Bumbee]

This man truly is who he is behind closed door and in the spot light. Dood speaks from a place of darkness and a place of light! What a legend and what a mind!

[@michaelorsini9695]

Regret as a lack of self-forgiveness...VERY POWERFUL!!!

[@JaNdiKed]

This guy is just the most genuine, intelligent fighter by miles. His breakdown and analysis of a fight is world class also. Huge respect.

[@nickm4083]

Would be awesome to visit SD and watch a live UFC fight 💪 lucky mf'ers

[@Im_Still_LightSpeedLayne]

They always seemed to be very very friendly with each other considering they’re in the same weight class. I’ve seen a bunch of videos of these guys interacting and they seem to respect and like each other

[@buckminsterfullerene2149]

I'm a little disappointed in myself for not grooving with him until I watched/listened to him commentating fights. Dude is a one-of-a-kind for sure.I like Vera, but will be rooting for Cruz control.

[@nickh7681]

I'm a huge Dominick Cruz fight fan, and an even bigger Dominick Cruz commentary fan

[@GD22xl18]

I hope Dom wins. Dudes an absolute legend I’ve been following him and Faber and Aldo since the good ol’ WEC days. Gonna be a tough one, but nothing he can’t handle.

[@johngilboyjr3305]

Dude is super technical been fighting for ever literally like damn near 20 years

[@ianmatthews7145]

So refreshing listening to Dom talk…. Such a clever dude…..

[@TopQ428]

Love everything that came out of his mouth very surreal.

[@ramonbriones4487]

Let's go Dom!

[@jerryclark9018]

i can listen to 2 hour of pre fight Dom !!

[@chrispbmw8732]

BEST BRAINS FOR THE ART

[@rickrossi4468]

Articulate open minded well spoken individual. Cruz is good for this sport. Alot of valuable information in this content. Good Q & A Ariel. Enjoyed, thanks

[@TheJackle108]

dom mental state is next level hes see thru it with the repercussions that it comes with and still faces it head on

[@bobbyblunts420]

Dom to much of a Vet for this line for questioning Ariel nice try thou 🤣

[@nyfolkhero]

I really wanna see Cruz make another run at the title

[@SuperSohSo]

Chito is mad at everyone he faces lol he let's up after the end of the fight though but leading up to it this is regular for him

[@PopsSoda]

“Let’s go, Mike.”… Ariel, PLEASE make this happen.

[@robbieryan3841]

Cruz needs to add some more tools to his game. Footwork and point fighting isn't going to be enough in this one. I would like to see Cruz try to take some chances and throw harder strikes.

[@seanmy3884]

Such a cool chill guy love Dominick

[@muchoswago]

DOM a smart guy, he doesn't give u the typical interview. Him and Adesanya I can watch talk all day.

[@Ray-bn1ry]

So zen, its refreshing 😌

[@SaveUsMarku]

Please do the follow up interview with dom and head of abc after Dom's fight win or lose.

[@mrblonde1264]

Wonder if Ariel smells like cigarettes n alcohol. Gotta love Dom 🤣

[@hurrifanc.3434]

Dom is so wise. He's not a fighter he's a true martial artist. His level of understanding of life is so deep on a metaphysical aspect. The way he articulates himself is so simple but profound.

[@ChemistRNS]

No tickets for the homies 😂 that cracked me up

[@kYA00h]

2:25.... not a champion response but honest. wise advice... "nobody deserves anything"

[@sunyata1016]

Really big fight for both...I'm leaning a little towards vera but maybe that's because I'm a little bias on being a chito fan and of both actually but important fight. I can't wait to watch it

[@jakedalton6236]

Dominick is hilarious man🤣 Always got me cracking up.

[@joescaletta9665]

“You know i was getting up”

[@RemissionNowWhat]

Wow! I am a Don Cruz fan! I like the zin minded man he is and he’s a very good commentator. Good luck Saturday night I can’t wait.

[@RemissionNowWhat]

Sorry Dom Cruz

[@Ekryth1]

Setup the debate!

[@zachberger3062]

Man I don’t think Dom knows it, but he’s a comedian. I’ve been cracking up this entire interview. Dom is the man!

[@Gg-wh3vi]

I love watching dom fight but I can’t see him not getting clipped by chito in a 5 round fight. Dom has a questionable chin if you can get to it. I really wish he wins he’s one of my favorite fighters, but I got chito in this one

[@YKRTheCollektah]

San Diego has your back Dominic!

[@thexentrader897]

wish i was mates with dom, i have very similar take on how he views life:)) love u dom good luck brother!!

[@TeddyPESO]

I love this way of thinking of Dominick Cruz. He’s so right, you have to be grateful of what you have done, own up to your past decisions and dont let it control you. Live in the present, plan for the future, and let go of the past!!!!

[@kardave2848]

Dom is hypnotizing us with his Zen powers!

[@STONETOAD316]

"Nothing is permanent so there's no reason to try and control it" Dom absolutely spitting gospel

[@jasonquahableful]

his mindset of surrendering of things outside ur control and letting go, seems similar to taoism's wu wei concept. Inspiring advice for the modern distracting times

[@alexanderkardamis1163]

I really enjoy how calm Dom is but you can tell he can still throw down at any moment

[@gchammertime1557]

Dom can talk the talk better than any cage fighter ever and just as good as any person ever.

[@sukhdevr3489]

26:51 😂😂

[@mokhan7907]

I hope he doesn’t take this loss too hard. It really doesn’t matter. Rest up Dom!

[@DrubieDoobieDoo]

Dominick Cruz is an absolute legend. His resume is so stacked. He’s literally only lost in world championship fights (24-3). I can’t wait for this Chito Vera (19-7) fight!!! Also I completely agree with his opinion on wanting better trained judges, refs and score keepers! Retired fighters should definitely get this opportunity before anyone else! It makes so much sense also giving them employment something they enjoy once their fighting career is over. Dominator is the man.

[@barrybuehre8934]

Such a great mind to represent MMA

[@SpookyRedz]

We love listening to Joe R . and Dom Cruz announce the fight as the fight is happening in the octagon

[@nickmaranzano]

Love the dominator !

[@thewfc11]

Surrender is perfect Dom. 'Always a big fan.

[@alexortiz5660]

This warms my heart? Yeah right. LMAO.

[@hakr1298]

Chito needs some humbling and cruz will give it to him

[@P0ETICsin]

Dom dropping knowledge

[@Shad0wmoses]

cruz is like the perfect guest for Ariel and his comments lol. Cruz is able to just flow with the instigating Ariel does through out this interview.

[@alualjowder5950]

Cruz is a legend man

[@raider_x]

love dom dipping into his spiritual side

[@joshreilly4698]

I love this man lethal as he is wise!

[@markwhitt8256]

Dominick Cruz has been my favorite since I started watching the UFC. Actually the first fight I ever saw was Dominick Cruz versus Uriah Faber part 1. My only regret is that I'll never get to see him compete live or ever get to meet him in person I'm one of if not the biggest dominant Cruz fan and supporter.