UFC 207 Post-Fight Press Conference: Dominick Cruz

At the UFC 207 post-fight press conference, Dominick Cruz breaks down his loss in the co-main event Friday night.
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[@rudiratte1]

This is how you handle a loss.

[@cholou1]

rudiratte1 mcgregor did an amazing job too

[@tharaskol5058]

Le PAUZ uh no he didn't..he kept saying no excuses yet that's all he kept giving; excuses..then claimed to become "obsessed" with Diaz

[@richardramos4800]

rudiratte1 u do not know what ur saying shut up

[@liliski1242]

FISHING VIEWERS EVERYDAY BRO he kept saying hes inefficient with his energy. Saying if his cardio was up there, hell beat diaz.

[@dextermorgan6881]

@@liliski1242 hmm

[@juanadorno7710]

this is how a champion should act not storm off when it doesn't go ur way

[@SeanBryantHayes]

That's why UFC didn't take on a women's division forever...

[@Malouco]

Sean Hayes huh?

[@SeanBryantHayes]

Larry Medina Women cry.

[@tylersmith1837]

Juan Adorno I'm just glad he has to hopefully eat through a straw for a few days. might humble him a bit. He was starting to get really cocky and arrogant in his interviews.

[@tylersmith1837]

Raymond Gonzalez no I don't expect them to be nice but the stuff that Cruz was saying like Cody had no chance against him because he beat Faber twice and he thinks Faber taught Cody everything he knows. Also he kept saying he is a riddle that no one can ever figure out and he he's on another level than everybody else. It's funny because I remember one interview Cruz said Cody's ignorance is his bliss... such irony because now it sounds like Cruz's ignorance was his bliss. #karmaisabitch

[@eu1776]

Ronda should take lessons. This is how you handle a loss

[@roidjones]

She's a woman she's allowed to act childish, lol

[@kevinkirk147]

roidjones I'm reporting that sexist remark, you stupid idiot.

[@pcolt4]

Ronda has already shown she's not capable of learning meaningful lessons. True learning requires humility and maturity. Ronda has been the complete polar opposite of humble and mature, both in victory and in defeat.

[@Archangel112]

Jeeze grow a pair haha.

[@frizzystorm879]

roidjones this is late but men act way more childish.

[@OdinMMA]

Cruz is brilliant, one of the best and most intelligent fighters out there.

[@tonalddrump6282]

OdinMMA other then my mom

[@giannis2501]

:))

[@Sch1zoGamingIndia]

Not as intelligent as much he is witty, well spoken and articulate

[@Dylan-io5um]

Not one of, the most intelligent fighter out there. And aside from Dan hardy, probably the best analyst out there to.

[@Alfador42]

THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is how you handle a loss.

[@mikebell7525]

I would've gone postal

[@kellar364]

The power of Cruz! He loses a fight and I feel like I'm learning something about fighting and handling defeat like a man. Excellent stuff.

[@hunksilentkiler5509]

kellar364 Yeah, agreed.

[@JLPuffums]

They're called excuses. He was completely wrong in his assessment of Cody. He sure didn't look 1 dimensional to me.

[@kellar364]

I rewatched the fight and rewatched this post-fight. I didn't see much in the way of excuses, more of a measured responds, articulated with degrees of respect from all sides.

[@JLPuffums]

kellar364 Cruz gave himself a little more credit than I think he deserves and he clearly underestimated Cody and should simply admit it.

[@JK-cz6bu]

And he never won again

[@Djgj7lv]

That last line "Why would i sit down I'm always on my feet " 🔥🔥🔥

[@nickleone9635]

Gerry Johnson legend

[@stevenanthony6352]

Everytime I watch that I wait to hear a huge applause or something from the media like he just announced a cure for cancer lol. That was such a great line. He's without a doubt top 3 all time for me. Idc what anyone says

[@IAmDaldondo]

@youngbuck0911 lmao I knew there was gonna be one guy 😂😂

[@oofg9838]

youngbuck0911 got back up

[@xgnofearzthe10thgenlegend82]

youngbuck0911 I knew there would be at least one guy where this whole thing would go over their head.. congrats 🎉🎊🍾 your him

[@lordkenoh6018]

Wow. This guy. Comparatively brilliant mind.

[@maxjudge020]

jon devieon why hate he was complimenting him

[@lordkenoh6018]

Max Judge to be fair to him it only said wow this guy originally. He might've thought i was criticizing Cruz. Still a dumbass though.

[@trey5wop199]

Sea Level Cain who are you what have you done with the real Cain

[@fuckingyellow4125]

@@100cvcv8 what?

[@dingusbro925]

I find him corny not brilliant

[@Dani-th6cl]

Wow, he's so calm and chill.

[@andre1442]

Training martial arts, gives you self-confidence, when you are at Cruz's level, you are pretty much a God, only a few people in the world can beat you

[@Dani-th6cl]

I can listen to him talk for hours. He sounds like a zen master or something.

[@periteu]

andre1442 Cody have a lot of training on martial arts and he lacks something that dominick has.

[@SeizedaJay]

Meditation man.

[@cackiejhanbutnotjackiechan5952]

L

[@NineteenEighty-Four]

Brought here by MMA On Point. Great, classy post fight.

[@PunoBendito]

Yankee BlueJeans MMA On Point really ain't the same no more

[@nicksouba7632]

Yankee BlueJeans same lol brought here by on point

[@IbbyTaz]

Same I just watched it

[@Kevcasey3990]

Haha same here

[@markperalta7722]

Seem late to the party but mma on point brought me here too . Not disappointed

[@sliqkilla]

Dom will have a great future in broadcasting, well spoken

[@meacomefeyou]

Cruz "The Truth"

[@jamesheyburn8968]

2 years later I think you are right aha

[@Nick-jc7ev]

Well this comment aged well

[@everydaffodil5344]

Sliq Killa and he is a great broadcaster. Gets such hate cause he called one bad fight Khabib vs Conor but otherwise people just nitpick him.

[@jebin3192]

@@everydaffodil5344 What did he do wrong during that fight? I've seen people hate because I can get quiet at times

[@BluTempest]

Cruz is one of the greatest of all time in my personal opinion, this loss shows it, the way he is handling this is inspiring

[@billcipher3946]

Dean .Malacious well he is one of the best mma fighters. He defeated fighters like Demetrius Johnson, TJ Dillashaw, Joseph Benavidez and Hall of Famer. Uriaj Faber.

[@isaiahcardenas6860]

Bill Cipher greatest bantamweight

[@shavingcreamguy9554]

Isaiah Cardenas yup and top ten fighters ever

[@kazzykaioken8873]

@@shavingcreamguy9554 Top ten fighters ever cant inclide bantamweights because there are dozens of fighters and non-fighters in many weight categoried above them who couls literally kill dominic cruz with their bare hands. Maybe top ten most skilled in your opinion

[@rhapder3351]

@@kazzykaioken8873 I think he means pound for pound

[@dhalsim-1]

I've seen Michael Bisping lose 'countless' times. Great pun Dominic.

[@capowable]

dhalsim1 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 amazing.....just......amazing 😂

[@SanyamJain1989]

They both are made off the same piece of cloth. Both guys are champions in life.

[@thejawaiian9897]

Top ten Top five Two feet tall One eye

[@ReeceMayer]

@@thejawaiian9897 😂😂

[@PheseantNetsuke]

quite amazingly enough bisping's losses are still single digits, and the first time he got back to back losses he retired immediately despite his losses being so painfulo maybe that's why people feel he's gone through so much adversity, which is only slightly exaggerated

[@Maxknell]

Probably the best way to handle a loss that I have seen.

[@mig2cool982]

I love this! 6 years later.. still on it. Best interview post fight loss of all time. Thank you Dominic Cruz 🦅✨💎

[@TrisnoTube]

"Why would I sit down... I'm always on my feet" - Dominick Cruz

[@andrewlamoureux2251]

Two years after this fight I still think about and admire how Cruz was offered a possible excuse at 0:20 (maybe he wasn't at 100%) and he rejected it in full, not entertaining even a fraction of it. "They're wrong. I was there. That was 100% me."

[@mossimotiberi5741]

What about three years later?

[@llGreyll.]

@@mossimotiberi5741 If you're referring to his loss to Triple C. In full honesty, can you truly believe he lost that and it wasn't a blatant early stoppage? I love Triple C and he had every chance to win without controversy, but unfortunately reffing is one of the hardest jobs in the world and mistakes happen. Sorry if this is a response to a misconception

[@yooshatarique019]

@@llGreyll. 13 unanswered shots and still an early stoppage. U smell like alcohol and cigarettes 😉

[@llGreyll.]

@xxxTennisballs Such a mature and detailed rebuttal. Get lost

[@Roach-hg2cy]

@@yooshatarique019 that is true but the question is what do you do in that situation if you’re the ref? Do you let him take the shots and let him get up, or do you stop it before he can get up with two seconds left in the fight? Reffing is a very tough job so 🤷‍♂️

[@Johaneeeek]

Put some like nice dramatic music behind what he said and all of a sudden its a motivational video. Much respecc to this man...Very eloquent

[@plexiun7325]

MindSmash made a video like that check it on youtube

[@Johaneeeek]

Damn he made exactly that. Cool!

[@dylanebanks9737]

John Morgan had absolutely no idea that Dominick Cruz said to him arguably the greatest quote in UFC History

[@dylanebanks9737]

While standing up

[@theemperor4901]

Years later watching this again, one of the most iconic post fight press conference in UFC history

[@FluffyMcPuff]

win or lose Cruz is a boss

[@mikebell7525]

Your dad's a boss

[@Backpackingfiend]

thanks

[@XVSting]

I lost my first fight today. Came straight up to this video. Great blueprint for all the fighters to follow when they're defeated.

[@honcho4581]

XVSting how did u lose

[@prime1]

Cameron Sanders he got tea bagged and tapped

[@XVSting]

@@honcho4581 bahaha i just saw this comment. It was a decision. Was just too nervous back then to throw. Thou I haven't competed since because of injury and working but still epic post fight comments by Cruz.

[@Anub1s1546]

@@XVSting hope you bounced back 🙏🏾

[@XVSting]

@@Anub1s1546 nah bruh got addicted to crack instead

[@raykim5472]

One day，Cruz will be the best coach in the world

[@Alfador42]

Truth

[@mysidianbard5890]

This is the single greatest post fight interview I have ever seen.

[@Mastamarek]

There is no better human being on this planet than Dominck Cruz. What a stud, legend.

[@callumdavies1533]

Masta Killaaa he's a dork tho

[@shumi3735]

Masta Killaaa Now... I dont mean to harp but, compare this to Ronda.

[@DoggoWillink]

Masta Killaaa Calm down there killer.

[@kevinhanandi]

Masta Killaaa well there are many better human being than cruz, but he take a lost like a champ, he win also like a champ

[@Ironclad6661]

DC, Dominick, Robert Whittaker, Uriah Faber, GSP... we have some real gentlemen in the UFC that carry themselves as professionals and really good role models and ambassadors for the sport. DOM is definitely a quality human being. I wouldn't put him in the same league as Mother Teresa, Gandhi, Nelson Mandela or MLK though haha.

[@rickdeckard9810]

Dominic is a class act. If you can face your loss head on and not hide it just shows what type of person you are.

[@DrMyronGains]

Can someone send this to Deontay Wilder?

[@clarkdark2906]

Deontay Wilder sucks

[@jamesd7495]

Or ronda rousey lol

[@vava88888]

Never really liked the guy... Do now.

[@nqi87]

@Inspirational Harambe I still don't like him...couldn't take a seat or take off those lame sunglasses indoors like a diva

[@xWeNoMzZ]

nqi87 yep thats what you should focus on, not the fact that hes extremely intelligent and taking the loss like a man

[@nqi87]

looked like a funeral with those glasses on...his own funeral. He said what he thought he should say so he could jet and cry

[@nqi87]

@Anasasis Xenophontis Cruz is a manchild talking like what he thinks a man should say. intellect doesn't always win fights hence the loss to Cody No Love.

[@ortiz8]

nqi87 idiot

[@marcelotissoni6702]

What a pro.

[@havi2000]

What a fricking legend. This conference made Dominick my favorite fighter

[@swaganzoshimura7808]

Best bantamweight ever !

[@sankifanki7262]

Godzilla 2219 triple clown

[@myoffenceismydefence2051]

Godzilla 2219 double c now lmao

[@myoffenceismydefence2051]

Godzilla 2219 I agree that guy is dangerous

[@myoffenceismydefence2051]

Godzilla 2219 hey man don’t count out aldo he looked good at 135 he won that morales fight he was robbed

[@zo615]

Agree

[@LuiXiaoPing]

Classic Ariel last question... lol

[@idrisi8352]

Xiaoping Lui so true

[@logwind]

Ariel can be a real putz sometimes.

[@idrisi8352]

Hammad Siddiqui​ he's an assgole because he asks the question everyone wants to ask

[@TheDuke4100]

he was trying to figure out if cruz had an injury...not hard to work out fellas

[@Tom-se1yf]

Ariel is a cuk

[@reflux7028]

I was with Cody on this, but Cruz is such a boss.

[@ronhart4166]

What a pro !!! how can you not respect him as a fighter.

[@adub92199]

Ron Hart or as a man

[@jducrot]

I'm saving this video for whenever I feel down in life in general, what an admiriable person Cruz is.. If he never fights again he can still become A spiritual teacher

[@meacomefeyou]

you too?

[@GB-qe8ul]

meacomefeyou neek

[@waltersamuel3076]

At least cruz took it like a man, not crying about injuries like those Diaz brothers.... Respek Dom... 😁

[@tonalddrump6282]

Walter Samuel Diaz brothers? You mean ole papi?

[@johnnyjacob19]

Walter Samuel put some respek on his name.

[@TougeWarrior93]

Jorge Anderson nate really is the bigger man,better height and reach...nate is like the tallest fighter in the light weight devision.

[@TougeWarrior93]

Jorge Anderson erm max holloway has better reach and height than conor so your point is..?

[@metallord7504]

Touge Warrior max holloway has 69 inch reach conor has 74 inch reach dont make excuses for conor

[@XxjokerxX25]

“This isn’t tough this is life” bro I can’t tell you the amount of times I’ve listened to that his mentality even in losing is inspirational

[@starkmoto]

The greatest post loss speech of all time

[@oisinrgn9]

Dom whenever you decide to call it a day in mma, you will have a bright future in broadcasting and or motivational speaking, you actually gained more respect from me after that loss, loved the honesty and acceptance, although I was a big fan already

[@zelimuzhahov622]

The most brilliant post fight interview. The man is on the whole next level of mindset game.

[@plisskin83]

This is inspirational. Gonna start watching this before work...

[@pokemike2004]

not gonna lie or make excuses but that early headbutt really changed the pace

[@BriceTooNice]

it didn't cut him.

[@BriceTooNice]

he even says in this interview it was the kick lol. joe rogan or whoever said it was a kick is just a lil slow stoner.

[@pokemike2004]

You Cant Skate I didn't say it cut him but headbutts do massive damage and lead to accidental knockouts all the time

[@amyernst2912]

Pokemike compare this fight to TJ who chased after Cruz, in this fight it was Cruz chasing Cody

[@pokemike2004]

Amy Ernst Cruz was very noticeably emotionally invested despite keeping his cool to the lead up cody kept his cool in the fight didn't have to chase Cruz Cruz was chasing a knockout

[@tonyjwood7145]

one of the best interview I've watched total big respect.

[@bdawk511]

Really inspiring, I watch this when I'm feeling down and it reminds me there's so much more than what's right in front of you. Dom is my favorite fighter in and out of the the octagon.

[@TheRealChrist210]

I learned a lot from this video... a bunch of tips I never thought I needed but am now entirely grateful for

[@mmabuff101]

this is one of the most humbling post fight speeches ive ever seen. how can anyone, even not involved in sports, not be inspired by this?!

[@vert1]

I still come back and watch this any time I’m feeling really challenged in life. And I always walk away inspired.

[@xenrenai772]

its good to see that there is an interview that is genuinely heart touching and not just bottle throwing and trash talk

[@bradsimms1426]

What an awesome pro this guy is, much respect.

[@matthewdavidson4893]

I’m watching this 3 years later, this makes me wanna get better at everything I do

[@seabass5484]

How it’s possible to lose your 12 fight win streak and champion status in such a one-sided fight and immediately afterwards be so calm, level-headed, insightful and wise is something I can not comprehend but hope I can one day.

[@AspinallOwnsPavlovich]

it actually wasnt as 1 sided as alot of people think, cruz outlanded cody in 3/5 rounds, however codys knockdowns won him the fight. i think he handled it well because he already had so many title fight wins so his legacy was already set, also hes just mature (most the time)

[@marcfletcher9172]

50-45’d the press conference

[@leirama7778]

This is the best post fight interview i've ever seen.

[@gsmacc76]

Still the most honest, thoughtful, and articulate post fight presser in MMA. Cruz is legend.

[@katelyn9182]

What a way to handle a loss! I’ve watched this so many times and it still motivates me to want to do better. What a fantastic representative of the UFC. A true warrior and role model.

[@SinisterCity]

Always loved this guy. Legend in my opinion Been thru hell and back man.

[@mmck1987]

class act as usual

[@clearcombatselfdefenseandf6302]

I have to say I do respect him now. He will be back.

[@michaelpalaiologou3005]

The most REAL interview ever like ever

[@kevinhanandi]

man what an analyst cruz is. He analyse his own mistakes and his opponent good at after the fight

[@fgtypezero0684]

Your still the man, dominater. Definitely in my top 10 favorite fighters.

[@gustavow5746]

best part of interview: "win like a man, lose like a man"

[@Brimbino]

YOU GUYS DO GREAT WORK! KEEP IT UP

[@MarkAllenHyenaMotorcade]

much love and respect for this guy right here....class act...great champion....talented broadcaster...inspiring story.....

[@susheelbahadur877]

The best post fight interview ever

[@Stefano_Rodriguez]

Lost a fight, wins in Life.

[@knighthawk1932]

Glad I’m at he same platform as him and to this day still one of my favorite fighters

[@nightman_]

"Why would I sit down? I'm always on my feet."

[@Jiu-JitsuJourney257]

Legend. I was there rooting for him.

[@olliesmith395]

class as usual, very inspirational from the main man Cruz

[@SouthJohnston]

Greatest Bantamweight of all time and one of the greatest fighters I've ever seen. As a massive Cruz fan (for years) this was a tough one to take. Hope he comes back even better and get the belt back.

[@realkingrav2265]

The Notorious Just like me

[@bobbyshakur5892]

Let's see tomorrow night

[@dt089]

Its hard not to love this guy. He's such a class act. Cruz has been at the top of the game for ages and noone has figured out his puzzle until last night. I'm really looking forward to the adjustments he makes to come back stronger

[@bobby9458]

dt089 people that don't like him are typical casual fans that want 2 people to stand and bang until they have brain aneurysms

[@DoubleMKGaming]

Much respect for Cruz. Good job handling this

[@sciencenate]

There’s a man with some CLASS! Unreal how honest this press conference was... Nothing but respect for Cruz.

[@wrapzoo295]

Great guy with a great interview

[@SanyamJain1989]

I remember watching this live and I didn't understand what was going on then. I somewhat understand it now and I watch this once every few weeks. Can't wait for Dominick to return.

[@stevengamez46]

The most humblest man ever bruh

[@MrRj600rr]

Best post fight interview, ever.

[@MarkAllenHyenaMotorcade]

"we're here to be attached to everything and nothing at the same time".......wow.....well said, Dom.....

[@TheDough19]

How can you not love this man. Take a loss like a real man. Real sportsman who really knows alot about the sport and fighters, . But i wanna see him again in the octagon,

[@Mallus01]

Wow Cruz takes this lose as a man. He will comeback stronger than ever, amazing attitude!!!

[@MoldyTheWaffle]

Love Dominick, was very upset to see him lose but what a great sport and for the first time we got to see the incredible, world class chin.He recovered like he just ate a star in super Mario.

[@cdogg3927]

Great fight & much respect to both men!

[@scottcoleman9247]

That was a heavy blow.. love these 2 fighters .. with respect pls take a good time out .. hope you come back 👏

[@headfirsttryingtoskydive1052]

Dom Cruz your a rue champion mate

[@daniellim5137]

"why would i sit down, i am always on my feet" Words of a true champion.

[@weston7trillion]

Massive respect 👊🏻

[@diegoaleman4277]

I wouldnt have imagined that i can admire more a person after a lost.

[@signalrunner]

This guy is a CHAMP. Was, is and forever be.

[@craigdobbin3521]

And that my friends is a true Champion a true Fighter.Respect Mr D.Cruz

[@Librazhd76]

Dominick was Dominated in every sense on that fight, but taking the lost like that just telling what kind of man he is #warrior

[@kevinblack7646]

What a guy...standing up was the most badass move possible. Massive respect

[@RetroClash95]

Cruz is still the GOAT

[@sw19921709]

Pure class.

[@charlzwood2324]

Its amazing how on this card u saw two legends lose an one took it amazingly!!!! An the other showed how to not take loses!!!! 🤙🏻 real one dom!!!

[@connmoss9727]

Why would i sit down I'm always on my feet. what a legend

[@christopher5205]

Best post presser after a loss I’ve seen everything

[@tharaskol5058]

Nothing but pure class from Cruz

[@thinkforyourself5672]

Kudos to you Dom for being such a stand up guy and a great face for the sport. Thanks for the years of amazing fights. Should be seeing you fighting the winner of Cody /TJ. Can't wait

[@philou425]

Great class by Cruz !

[@michaelhale211]

God bless you brother. Great career and talent. Stand up guy, good guy and champ.