Dominick Cruz's 8 BEST TACTICS

[@RawDoggin_78]

i am able to dominate my whole kickboxing class just by training using your videos. EXTREMELY helpful to me. god thanks your channel is here to help me out lol. ur da best!

[@MMAShredded]

that's awesome! keep it up brother!

[@Sultan_faatih]

So true

[@rashid4735]

Same with me fam

[@JRF1004]

Same with my pals

[@drawboxing]

Can totally relate, easy game except sparring with pros.

[@Archnbalt]

The reason why you end up out of range on your uppercut, is because when Cruz leads with it, he's switching stances into it, which closes the distance. The only uppercuts he doesn't switch on are the ones where his opponent is closing the distance on him. Other than that, great analysis!

[@MMAShredded]

ahh thanks for the tip brother!

[@Rammsteinfanboy2]

0:23 tactic 1 1:39 tactic 2 3:03 tactic 3 3:41 tactic 4 4:19 tactic 5 5:16 tactic 6 5:43 tactic 7. Enjoy these time stamps if you're like me and have to watch the demonstration parts of the video to the learn the movements properly.

[@cEruStorm]

I think this is why Cruz struggled with knee and foot injuries. His movement is so effective but very taxing on the body

[@MMAShredded]

haha true!

[@solominati]

much respect ... demonstrating techniques in actual sparring sessions and fights makes you 100 real in my book.. dont see that to often man props

[@MMAShredded]

thanks bro!

[@NexusJunisBlue]

lol I kept coming back to this video multiple times. Dominick Cruz has quickly become one of my favorite fighters in MMA in the past few years; I've seen multiple video studies of Dominick, and this is the one that's helped me finally apply some of his footwork and angles, namely the dart, to their full effect. I like how you show the way you adapt his tactics to make it fit your own style and strengths.

[@MMAShredded]

Thats awesome thanks for watching bro!!

[@tutterbrown9987]

Awesome bro! I love Dominic's unorthodox style. I use a few of his movements but this is good insight for more of his techniques! I actually watched your video sparring with the guy at 2:54, and instantly recognized the Dominic dart Awesome Video!

[@MMAShredded]

Good eye brother! Thanks!

[@corylahey9941]

Bro bein straight up ? i came expecting this channel to be bullshit lmao i was not disappointed but rather impressed. shit's fire and i subbed. nice breakdown, this channels gonna blow tf up

[@MMAShredded]

Sweet thanks so much for your comment Cory!

[@timl7663]

It’s insane the amount of cardio and knee dexterity to fight with Cruz’s style for an entire fight. There’s no wonder he’s had so many knee injuries because that style requires some very dynamic darting and pivoting, straining the knees. Not just that, but trying to fight with that movement for a single round, constantly bouncing around and entering with off angles is incredibly tiring.

[@MMAShredded]

true!

[@tigahstyle]

Nice vid, sir! Also a nice example on trying new things and not being afraid of failing. As well as sportsmanship. It's clear in the free sparing it's light and friendly, allowing room for growth. Shout out to the Renzo fam!

[@MMAShredded]

Thanks Matt!!

[@Brucelee-pv6uf]

0:25 1 shuffle to side angle it forward 0:30 move in out or shuffle forward 1:10 switch stance 4:35 blitz 5:35 blitz

[@Tamilwarrior2.0]

Sir you are one of the best coach

[@MMAShredded]

thank you bro!

[@hasanagic96]

Great insight! Also during the dart ins leading to the combinations i find it way easier on smashing my back leg and jumping into a shuffle just like you would switch kick(ball of the foot) in order to make the switch more explosive/cover way more distance and then follow up with the step on creating the angle. Dominick really has understood the concept and changed the game in my opinion on footwork and angles.

[@MMAShredded]

Thanks bro! And thanks for your input!

[@jayceeinvincible]

Dominick Cruz has THE footwork in UFC bar none. Love the video my bro, you got Cruz's footwork mastered. It's official bro, Dillashaw/ Garbrandt 2😉

[@paragon1782]

Jaycee Styles wonderboy is just as good I think.

[@jayceeinvincible]

Paragon of Growth Oh yeah bro Wonderboy has great lateral movement due to his Karate background but he takes a lot of damage where Cruz does not

[@paragon1782]

Jaycee Styles I agree with all of that but I would point out that wonderboy takes more damage because he risks more by being more aggressive than Cruz.

[@jayceeinvincible]

Paragon of Growth this is true bro, I agree. But all that damage adds up to a shorter career span. Fight smart not hard

[@MMAShredded]

Thanks for watching guys!

[@jsc5377]

Great video. Brutal footwork by Dominick. awesome in angles creation

[@MMAShredded]

Thanks for watching!

[@jotarokujo7955]

As always beautiful and very helpful video to help understand Cruz´s tactics. I think D. Cruz footwork and fighting style is one of the most fascinanting in mma. I´ve watched many videos on this topic but yours is the most detailed and comprehensible

[@MMAShredded]

thanks for watching!

[@viveknegi5447]

Thank you bro, it helped me a lot while sparring

[@MMAShredded]

thanks for watching!

[@uclababybruin4210]

omg. he does listen to his fans . man. the compl3xity of doms striking always fascinated me. thanks to the video I can now understand more of the intricacy of it all

[@MMAShredded]

Thanks for watching bro!

[@awesomevilchismendoza42]

Wow I got to try some of these. Like how you show each tactic multiple times at different speeds and angles. Thanks for the video!

[@MMAShredded]

thanks for watching!

[@napolianmyhand4642]

This channel is amazing my friend!! Very detailed and easy to understand at the same time

[@MMAShredded]

awesome thanks bro!

[@sijeimanrique583]

Finally its here, thanks for the vids! Love it!

[@MMAShredded]

Thanks for watching !!

[@datdeoquoc2144]

I love tactics 2 & 3 cause i use them all the time, but i always end the combo with a roundhouse kick, pretty effective to score points. Because when fighting with veterans, they usually catch us with roundhouse kick to score points, so following up immediately with a kick of our own is probaly recommended to keep the score even.

[@MMAShredded]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@datdeoquoc2144]

MMAShredded yes. And would you mind breaking down Tenshin Nasukawa's movements? That will be awesome.

[@MMAShredded]

I plan to make a video on him soon!

[@TheKing0895]

Can you make some flinch drills or head movement drill videos?

[@MMAShredded]

Will add it to my list!

[@TheKing0895]

MMAShredded Thanks Mate!

[@xMaaggzz]

Bas Rutten has a great video on flinching drills if you’re still interested.

[@FelipeOArruda]

Your channel has great tips man! Greetings from Brazil!

[@MMAShredded]

Thanks man!

[@mikekrelik4980]

Appreciate your videos bro, such clear explanations!

[@MMAShredded]

thanks for watching!!

[@nickmonasseri1572]

You should make a “Tactics by Cody Garbrandt”

[@MMAShredded]

Noted thank you.

[@clarkdark2906]

donxvann and you cant sleep on the “1-2 drop right hand”

[@高宇中]

Simple really. Duck your head and swing your right hand on repeat. Has a 50% chance of working.

[@geu6270]

Such as his "Tactic" to get into a brawl to try and prove he is a man and get knocked out a few times to the point he has enough TBI's/Concussion Syndrome that it just takes a breeze to happen again. Then, are warned by neurologist to quit fighting, keep fighting anyway of course.

[@Pineappletaco]

Another great video!

[@MMAShredded]

thanks bro!!

[@theboltthrower8661]

Genius channel, genius material. Salutes!!

[@MMAShredded]

thanks!!!

[@maurezilan3788]

Great as usual. Best channel by far :)

[@MMAShredded]

Thanks for the support bro!

[@jamesdelheimer3373]

Thank you for the videos! 🙏🏼

[@MMAShredded]

Thanks for watching!

[@paragon1782]

On that Dominick Cruz dart wonderboy and another karate style UFC fighter like to throw a side kick off the trailing rear leg. Looks awesome and seems effective. Haven't tried it myself yet.

[@MMAShredded]

True, wonderboy also does it!

[@rodrigues_a51]

I studied a lot this techniques by Dominick Cruz, because he breaks ortodoxo fight stiles . I appreaciate the drunker stile! This work very well!

[@MMAShredded]

Thanks for watching!

[@jaimegarcia2930]

I like the dart in crouch circle out the most, you can also use it to sit down on a powerful and confusing left cross just watch out for the check hook!

[@MMAShredded]

cheers!

[@jrnocelli202]

Nice job, two thumbs up !!!

[@MMAShredded]

Thanks bro!

[@conspiracychris4742]

Love your adaptation. So important to do what feels right for your anatomy. I've been wondering if you've ever had an injury that stopped you from training or affected your performance and how you dealt with it.

[@MMAShredded]

ive been suffering from a lower back injury, and to be honest I havnt been dealing with it the right way. I kept training even though it hurts and I needed to just rest for it to get better!

[@conspiracychris4742]

@@MMAShredded I have this yoga app called alo moves. Theres a great pair of teachers that do lower back therapy . Helped a lot with my Siatic nerve and ham string issues that where causing my lower back pain. Also athlean x you tube channel has several great lower back pain vids. Check em out my dude.

[@andersonmoraisdesouza7641]

Sensacionale 🇧🇷🇧🇷 Good work

[@MMAShredded]

thank you!

[@followerOfJesus723]

Tactic 5 in boxing is reffered to as a shift. Awesome videos, keep up the excellent work👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@MMAShredded]

Thanks Kwaku!!

[@MatiBlowYourMind]

love your videos bro makes me want to get even better anytime i watch your videos

[@MMAShredded]

Awesome bro thank you!

[@newaza1974]

Nice work great videos!

[@MMAShredded]

Thanks bro!

[@noahbrooks7713]

Introducing Dominic the dominator cruise that man did great and thanks for the video

[@MMAShredded]

thanks for watching bro!

[@noahbrooks7713]

Thanks for making these videos helps to try new things in the gym

[@noahbrooks7713]

And your double leg looked great

[@MMAShredded]

stay tuned for more ufc fighters! Aldo is coming out tomorrow!

[@noahbrooks7713]

MMAShredded I will

[@Vuongedge]

His movement takes alot of work and effort. No wonder it takes a toll on his ACL.

[@MMAShredded]

true!

[@yuvrajbhogaonkar4470]

Coach a video on Kamaru Usman tactics would really help a lot

[@MMAShredded]

ill see what I can do!

[@ChaoticGoodDeeds]

Subscribed. Great work.

[@MMAShredded]

Welcome and thanks for the support!

[@vi10k46]

I wanna watch more Dominic Cruz tactics videos!! Can you make a 2nd part??

[@MMAShredded]

I will see what I can do!

[@adrianryanabraham6652]

these are epic movements man

[@MMAShredded]

Dominick Cruz has the best movements!

[@Kev80ification]

Great job bro, very impressive!

[@MMAShredded]

Thanks Kevin!

[@goofofff]

Awesome technique/tactic video as always. Maybe one day I can learn from you in person!

[@MMAShredded]

I am sure there will be an opportunity in the future bro! Thanks!

[@Zod88]

Cruz shifts like no other

[@MMAShredded]

yeah!

[@JK-zu8gm]

Your videos are awesome, you NAIL it EVERY time! Subscribed 👍

[@MMAShredded]

Thanks Jesse!

[@raymondperez8558]

Good video love it!

[@MMAShredded]

thanks bro!

[@raymondperez8558]

Yeah you guys have been coming up with really good stuff every day keep up the good work👍

[@ADWie]

Love videos like this :D

[@MMAShredded]

Stay tuned for George St Pierre and Jose Aldo!

[@ADWie]

Im so happy :D good luck in doing them :)

[@vinikabrito]

Another great video

[@MMAShredded]

Thank you!

[@devilsoul78]

Love it ! Maybe Showtime Pettis or Ruthless Robbie Lawler next :D

[@MMAShredded]

I will write them down and hope to do them soon! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@Lamaravilla1244]

Great video

[@MMAShredded]

thanks bro!

[@faridfc007]

Best videos in thai boxing!!

[@MMAShredded]

Thanks bro!!

[@kingades1013]

0:23 1:41 3:03 3:41 4:19 5:16 5:44 6:22

[@benkh4424]

In tactic 4 can you try throwing an upjab(with your right hand) I think that's a good counter, my coach named it "long uppercut" Love your vid, It helped with everything. Training, sparring, you name it.

[@MMAShredded]

awesome! thanks for watching!

[@mo3tazsj238]

Wow thanks Jeff! As for the dart in cross you changed your stance at 2:56 , why u do that? And is there dart in overhand, if yes how do u see it ?

[@MMAShredded]

I don't see the overhand dart, but I switch my stance because i trick my opponent that I will be throwing a left kick and step in with the cross dart.

[@mo3tazsj238]

MMAShredded Thanks

[@hamadalrowaie6882]

Five stars !! 😃 keep up the good work

[@MMAShredded]

Thanks bro!

[@mda_z_a_ma_z_am1762]

Nice video bro

[@MMAShredded]

thank you!

[@devinbennett3334]

Nice video !

[@MMAShredded]

thanks Devin!

[@bayukusumaadisaputra5621]

The dart.... Thats why cruz is the wizard..

[@MMAShredded]

Yeah! haha

[@bayukusumaadisaputra5621]

Also... I dont think u used in your match, the dart as part of your game...:)

[@MMAShredded]

I plan to do both those fighters, and change the playlist to a "UFC and Muay Thai Legends" title instead! I got GSP and Buakaw coming up soon so stay tuned!

[@Brucelee-pv6uf]

0:45 this called a jab now from southpaw stance not cross 🙂❤

[@hujkb]

How effective would these moves be in muay thai?

[@TenThousandMethod]

Hello, I have a Big question about muscle conditioning for impact/striking (not bone conditioning), martial arts like Kyokoshin karate, Shaolin kung fu and Muay Thai. So I'm trying to learn about the science behind muscle toughness conditioning. I've started reading about Wolff's Law, but i read that his original work ONLY applies strictly to bone hardening. He never wrote about muscle hardening. To save you writing an essay, would you be able to point me towards any solid literature and science on muscle becoming harder/denser/tougher from impact and striking? Like dropping a medicine ball on your abs for example. I've been doing that for about 6 months, and my abs are "thicker", but i don't know how to prove it. And like the shaolin guys being lifted on spears, Kyokoshin guys taking full force punches to the body etc. What has SCIENTIFICALLY happened to their muscles to be able to do that? It's not just breathing. Something has physically happened to their muscles too. Do you know any good books or scientific research etc on this subject? Thanks so much!

[@MMAShredded]

I havn't read any books on this subject yet unfortunately, but I am actually making a video on how I personally condition my body for a fight.. so stay tuned for that if you are interested!

[@StreetBeefsFighter]

Ten Thousand Method Lmao I always love scrolling through comments and seeing my good ole friend Ten Thousand Method Warrior!

[@stanleytan2629]

Ten Thousand Method Although im not entirely sure, I think the Contidioning you are talking about may be known as Davis's Law, Its The same as Wolff's Law but for soft tissue i.e muscle.

[@johngallagher9786]

My God what a fucking sick video. Thanks

[@MMAShredded]

Thank you juan!!

[@HaiTran-ye9ix]

You got a new subscriber

[@MMAShredded]

sweet thanks tran!

[@Trophi89]

This just made my day... hello from Hawaii

[@MMAShredded]

Thanks Landon!

[@tonysnapjitsu2744]

Anyone here before ufc 249?

[@gpsn8548]

Great video bro, i'm getting into muay thai after doing some ju jitsu, was wondering how tall you were btw just out of curiousity and how long you been training? Keep up the good work bro!

[@MMAShredded]

I have been training around 11 + years and I am 5'8! Thanks for your support bro!

[@gpsn8548]

Is Devin Henry the same height as you or shorter because hes ripped at 200lb which is insane for a person who's 5'8-5'9ish, thanks again for the response!

[@MMAShredded]

Yeah he is about the same height!

[@justinsmith4996]

Fantastic

[@MMAShredded]

thanks!!

[@jontruei]

What I have learned from this video is that all of these moves can be used on Urijah Faber.

[@MMAShredded]

hahaha

[@firstnamelastname5980]

Great video man, I will practice this next time I shadow box. Thanks.

[@MMAShredded]

awesome!

[@goodbuy7556]

Do you think this works great against taller opponent?

[@MMAShredded]

it can yes, to dart in and out

[@goodbuy7556]

@@MMAShredded Plus, i guess, when you create an angle on your opponent his reach is useless?

[@blackhoodie4170]

Yes, in fact, this style was directly created to fight taller opponents. Cruz used it in amateurs, where his weight class didn't exist yet so he fought much, much taller and heavier guys all the time. you can't get touched by your opponent at all when hes bigger longer and stronger than you, you have to use your agility and movement to your advantage. He explains that in multiple interviews. Angles completely nullify a reach advantage, and it's much harder for them to turn after you pivot on them. After the amateurs, he took it to the pros after his weight class was created, and he stuck with the style. I'm still amazed by how Cruz ducks under strikes against much shorter opponents, too, which is way harder than avoiding and going under the strikes of a bigger, taller guy.

[@goodbuy7556]

@@blackhoodie4170 Exactly, thanks :D

[@blackhoodie4170]

​@@goodbuy7556I'm a bit late but, you're welcome!

[@joshualouisa]

Im back ! Was on Holiday, missed the chanel. Could you do a video on self defence situations,for example if you or your oponent is a trained fighter or not and what tactics to use. After you cannot avoid it anymore offcourse. Would like a real fighters opinion on this:)

[@MMAShredded]

Your question is how to fight a trained fighter ? Could you rephrase?

[@chairmanprakasit2539]

Cruz also uses some Tyson shifting? Or Lomachenko's shuffle as well as far as I know.

[@MMAShredded]

yeah!

[@gaetanguttermann]

Awesome!!... can't really figure out what the angle lines represent though....

[@MMAShredded]

It just shows that direction i am pointing and what direction the opponent is pointing, and how I am facing him but he is not facing me

[@gaetanguttermann]

Makes sense now. I thought at first it was the line of your feets! Thanks a lot for sharing!

[@sayazdir]

In tactic 4 i believe you found yourself out of reach because cruz is crouching to the right side as he steps in. punches he was appeared to slip and counter were actually reaction to cruz stepping in. it is impossible to slip and counter with an uppercut like that unless your opponent really overcommits to his right or you step in deep with your slip.

[@jinglelingle26]

I like it....I like it a lot...I just discovered you, is the ufc your goal or do you just train and coach??

[@MMAShredded]

Hey! I plan to keep fighting a few more pro mma bouts, but no goal to make it to the UFC. Train/coach is the goal yes!

[@jinglelingle26]

Cool , keep it up man! Good shit

[@lewchootrain]

Dominick will also dart then go into a takedown because usually the opponent is looking to repivot towards him and isnt balanced for a sprawl. Or the opponent is still striking or retracting a strike in response to the dart and isn’t expecting a takedown

[@MMAShredded]

Dart in with the knee tap! Yeah I thought that move may be a bit to advanced.

[@lewchootrain]

It's also a nice quick little sneaky level change!

[@lewchootrain]

BJJ Scout does a great job on his videos and others alike. Although I think his footage of Dominick Cruz got taken down I think you can either find his video on Dominick on either Vimeo or Dailymotion

[@choppergunna]

Question about tactic 2. When you push off like that don’t you run the risk of slipping straight into a head kick?

[@MMAShredded]

You do, but like any slipping of punches, you risk slipping into a head kick. But it doesn't necessarily mean you shouldn't slip. It all depends on the scenario and who you are fighting.

[@MrFoblicious]

Would you be able to make tactics by Dustin Porier, Frankie Edgar, Chad Mendes, Robbie Lawler and Chael Sonnen.

[@MMAShredded]

ill see what I can do!

[@thesharif2421]

hey when u said cross on tactic one it looked like it was coming from your lead leg, am i supposed to switch the ortho after throwing the left hook, just wondering bc i wanna drill perfectly great video.

[@MMAShredded]

switch to southpaw and throw the left hook (rear hook) - right hook (lead hook) and into a left high kick

[@emaillists1260]

Hey question how long does it take for something to become natural after drilling it. SECOND QUESTION I heard a coach say you should drill and not train moves because if you train moves your limited where as drilling gives you options what does this mean can u explain and also can we talk via email

[@MMAShredded]

Hard to answer the first question too be honest, I think it depends on everyone. You want to drill it so that you react instinctually instead of thinking of what to do. Of course there is a game plan in which you plan ahead, but countering and attacking with timing should all be from your drilling!

[@emaillists1260]

Thank you second question I heard a coach say you should drill and not train moves because if you train moves your limited where as drilling gives you options what does this mean can u explain and also

[@MMAShredded]

I am unsure of what he means by that. sorry!

[@hearwho8438]

Imagine how fucking good Cruz’ cardio is

[@MMAShredded]

haha i know!

[@hearwho8438]

MMAShredded great content btw

[@MMAShredded]

thanks man!

[@whitebeltbjj3739]

Do you have a Tony Ferguson tactics or Robert Whittaker?

[@MMAShredded]

I have tactics of both, just search it up on my channel!

[@EchoesofHistory-s6q]

super bien explications

[@MMAShredded]

Thanks bro!

[@huntermonostori7650]

Could this style work in boxing?

[@jbmontes5884]

🔥🔥🔥

[@MMAShredded]

cheers!

[@thedude2122]

Who would you say are the best strikers in UFC or any fighting sport?

[@MMAShredded]

GSP, Demetrious Johnson, TJ Dillashaw, Khabib, hmmm there are so many..

[@ASAPSnackz]

MMAShredded Khabib is one of the best strikers, in your opinion?

[@MMAShredded]

I would not say strikers.. after his last fight against Ali, but def one of the best wrestlers/grapplers

[@paragon1782]

You should do wonderboy next since you seem to like shifting alot.

[@MMAShredded]

I will try!

[@theboltthrower8661]

Wonderboy is awesome, but It´d be more interesting watching a "El Cucuy" style breakdown.

[@paragon1782]

The Bolt Thrower I would be fine with that as well. Lol

[@davidryger2757]

Do samthing like this about Max Hollowey (guard control)

[@MMAShredded]

Will add it to my list of videos thanks!

[@ВладиславГромов-р6е]

Спасибо-thanks you

[@MMAShredded]

thank you!

[@ВладиславГромов-р6е]

I will learn from your videos, I am from Russia

[@ajinajinu192]

Make a video how to recover a knockout person

[@MMAShredded]

recover a knock out person?

[@mda_z_a_ma_z_am1762]

Bro can you tell me how to hit a deadly punch

[@MMAShredded]

I can make a video on it

[@aav-bb5pn]

3:49 4:40

[@superguy9413]

Howcome you can just up n fight like everyone huh? Btw are you mike chang from sixpack shortcuts brother?

[@MMAShredded]

Haha!! Should I just stand there and flex 🙂

[@madmaster3d]

only tactic 8 was usefull jacki chan ty

[@secamrtva484]

Can you do max holloway?

[@MMAShredded]

Yes! But i got a few others I plan on doing first

[@secamrtva484]

MMAShredded hey do your thing man these videos are great

[@MMAShredded]

thank you!

[@flowsenpai9961]

You don't throw a cross at all in the first combo 😶😶 like a sorry jab yeah.