Dominick Cruz on Regrets During Career: ‘How Fast Do I Need to Rush This?’

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  • čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
  • Dominick Cruz discusses his return against Pedro Munhoz at UFC 269, his relationship with Monster Energy, any regrets in his career, and more.
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Komentáře • 430

  • @brianmbillings
    @brianmbillings Před 2 lety +875

    These guys should start a podcast called DC and Helwani!

    • @seanspence4316
      @seanspence4316 Před 2 lety +41

      I like your style

    • @heshamaldhahiry95
      @heshamaldhahiry95 Před 2 lety +5

      Or Dom and Ariel

    • @sirkl4272
      @sirkl4272 Před 2 lety +27

      They should do Heelwani and the Heel.
      MMA social media would explode if Ariel and Dom just troll tag teamed interviews.

    • @blessedisbest6495
      @blessedisbest6495 Před 2 lety +6

      @@sirkl4272 that’s facts Dominick is so good at talking trash 🤣🤣

    • @rageoid
      @rageoid Před 2 lety

      Whoa, ton of win in this comment !

  • @AntiWokeBloke
    @AntiWokeBloke Před 2 lety +337

    Man I love Cruz top 5 all time had horrible injuries was never gifted with elite athleticism but tremendous heart and IQ

    • @borz3188
      @borz3188 Před 2 lety +13

      Definitely not top 5 all time

    • @rossicourvosi218
      @rossicourvosi218 Před 2 lety +52

      @@borz3188 if your talking bantamweight he's probably top 3 minimum.

    • @javierorellanafernandez1932
      @javierorellanafernandez1932 Před 2 lety +40

      bro no you just said he was never. gifted with elite athleticism have you ever watched his fights and his movement he has one of the most unique stances of all time that is based off how crazy yo athleticism has to be to have a stance like that.

    • @noicemate9111
      @noicemate9111 Před 2 lety +11

      @@javierorellanafernandez1932 I was just gonna say what is this dude talking about lmao

    • @noicemate9111
      @noicemate9111 Před 2 lety +13

      Never gifted with elite athleticism? His style and stance is literally built off of that. Also when you talk about Cruz, no one talks about heart. He’s probably got it but he’s never been a scrap fighter.

  • @shadowmovement4976
    @shadowmovement4976 Před 2 lety +153

    “Expectations are resentments under construction” 🔥

    • @TheGuyCalledX
      @TheGuyCalledX Před 2 lety +11

      The only reason anyone gets angry is that their expectations aren't met.

    • @patrickm4935
      @patrickm4935 Před 2 lety +3

      Expectations are premeditated disappointments.

    • @MrBoDiggety
      @MrBoDiggety Před 2 lety +1

      Where the hell did he come up with that one? That's some next level philosophy right there.

  • @watchmman3408
    @watchmman3408 Před 2 lety +170

    Dom is an OG and arguably the 35 GOAT. Happy to have him back

  • @rickjones5399
    @rickjones5399 Před 2 lety +70

    Dom has a different energy here. Doesn't feel rushed, isn't targeting anyone or any situation with criticism. Glad to see him in a groove.

    • @F10cke
      @F10cke Před 2 lety +2

      Yeah great and fascinating output from Dom, but we have to give credit to Ariel aswell. What i've seen so far on his platform was mostly really good and credibile treatment of his guests and interesting questions (except the one or two standard questions).

  • @kerphline6401
    @kerphline6401 Před 2 lety +39

    Dominic Cruz would make one hell of a therapist

  • @nigelleeakamoneybanklocks8903

    Dominick Cruz iz 💯 the most intelligent fighter in the UFC. The way he processes information, his thought process and the way he is able to articulate his views is really amazing. Always great to heard what he has to say. And when he was talking about surrender, that stuff was a life lesson

    • @homie9213
      @homie9213 Před 2 lety +3

      GSP
      Dan Hardy
      Ryan Hall
      Anthony Smith
      Daniel Cormier

    • @AlexFeri9348
      @AlexFeri9348 Před 2 lety +2

      Chael as well.

    • @Sam-ng3of
      @Sam-ng3of Před 2 lety +4

      Definitely one of the most articulate and amazing ring management. Hard to say who is THE most intelligent period. GSP is the most intelligent I've heard in terms of understanding health in general and Khabib the most intelligent I've heard in terms of fight IQ/decision making.

    • @williamcardenas177
      @williamcardenas177 Před 2 lety +3

      @George Washington cool

    • @Abruzzo333
      @Abruzzo333 Před 2 lety

      @George Washington True.

  • @AdzTV09
    @AdzTV09 Před 2 lety +27

    That last answer perfectly illustrates why we all love Dom Cruz. Instead of giving us a generic answer about his favourite Sports presenter growing up he gives us an inspiring 3 min story of how he became the analyst he is today through: Injury, Depression, Inspiration and Action
    Could listen to him all day 🙌

  • @blockney2333
    @blockney2333 Před 2 lety +59

    "Expectations are resentments under construction" barz! lol

  • @CG-yj8hm
    @CG-yj8hm Před 2 lety +64

    Cruz should write a book on how to look at life through the eyes of a fighter

    • @jkajmo
      @jkajmo Před 2 lety

      Im sure he will & then he'll write some more. The guy is very fond of himself.

    • @noicemate9111
      @noicemate9111 Před 2 lety

      @@jkajmonothing wrong with being fond of yourself as long as you don’t have to put anyone else down to do it

  • @darkhelmet8214
    @darkhelmet8214 Před 2 lety +49

    I want Dominick Cruz to become champ again. And I also really want to see Cruz vs Aldo

    • @alr1577
      @alr1577 Před 2 lety +4

      I don't. Was so happy see his cocky ass humbled. Dude was delusional about that stoppage lmao

    • @darkhelmet8214
      @darkhelmet8214 Před 2 lety +18

      @@alr1577 Cool

    • @Kwalk0
      @Kwalk0 Před 2 lety +32

      @@alr1577 You can be cocky when you are arguably the best bantamweight of all time

    • @nigelleeakamoneybanklocks8903
      @nigelleeakamoneybanklocks8903 Před 2 lety +10

      @@alr1577 the hate is strong with you brother, let it out🤣

    • @alr1577
      @alr1577 Před 2 lety +3

      @@Kwalk0 and got his ass handed to him. So he made up an excuse it smelled like alcohol and cigarettes 🤣🤣

  • @gerardanthonykelly5325
    @gerardanthonykelly5325 Před 2 lety +114

    Dom is so insightful, always learn more about mma when listening to this guy. Rooting for you on this title run, you can beat Munhoz, go on lad!!!

  • @jimmyjohnjuan
    @jimmyjohnjuan Před 2 lety +31

    Ask the interviewer question and interview them = power move

    • @letsgojake.4078
      @letsgojake.4078 Před 2 lety +3

      Alpha uno reverse.

    • @jimmyjohnjuan
      @jimmyjohnjuan Před 2 lety

      @Flow State not sure what a sigma is but if it's similar to alpha/beta then no furrys allow.

    • @jimmyjohnjuan
      @jimmyjohnjuan Před 2 lety

      @@letsgojake.4078 don't be a furry.

  • @AcidGlow
    @AcidGlow Před 2 lety +34

    Hello "to the Always Respectful and Polite, Dominic Cruz". 🙂

  • @BOTTENEGAMING
    @BOTTENEGAMING Před 2 lety +21

    THE Best Footwork in the game.

  • @waalex11
    @waalex11 Před 2 lety +13

    Love seeing Cruz be happy for Helwani as a friend. Very wholesome.

  • @hetradesalittle9980
    @hetradesalittle9980 Před 2 lety +17

    Would love to pick dom’s brain one day. Such an intelligent guy all around. Very mature and settled into his own body. People like this have a lot to offer to those who haven’t expanded or opened their mind to other perspectives effectively in their own life. Thanks Ariel for another great conversation

  • @Ruggz17
    @Ruggz17 Před 2 lety +16

    One of the biggest ‘what-ifs’ in the sport’s history had he been healthy, and he’s an all-time great with the career he’s had.

    • @Shiggystardust
      @Shiggystardust Před 2 lety +3

      IMO I think that’s a little silly in thinking. Other fighters are not immune from injuries. Most of the time it’s how the injury is managed in training etc

    • @metalcoremania1
      @metalcoremania1 Před 2 lety

      @@Shiggystardust missing his point. Dom probably never loses at all without major injuries. Key word major. He had a big injury even before he fought Cody

    • @Shiggystardust
      @Shiggystardust Před 2 lety +2

      @@metalcoremania1 means nothing. Ur making out like dom is the only
      Person who can suffer injuries. U don’t know what the opponents situation was. What if all of dons title Reigns injured. Again this reflects on the training and how injuries are managed. Dom is notorious for saying he doesn’t like to stretch. Stretching can prevent so
      Many injuries etc. his opponent

    • @sohatsharma2004
      @sohatsharma2004 Před 2 lety

      @@Shiggystardust yes but man literally came out of injury and beat TJ dillashaw. Imagine if he never got injured. Easily would have been up there with Silva, GSP, Jon Jones, Demetrius Johnson as one of the goats.

  • @Ipackwood69
    @Ipackwood69 Před 2 lety +30

    It’s awesome to have a interview where the guy who is being interviewed gets to talk .That’s why Ariel is the best in the business.👏🏽👆🏽

  • @jeffufcfanaticrosenberg
    @jeffufcfanaticrosenberg Před 2 lety +21

    Dom is great - trained with him and talked to him for hours in LV - such a CHILL dude

    • @elmysteriousman9908
      @elmysteriousman9908 Před 2 lety

      Is that right? Is that Nick the Stockton Badboy Diaz in your photo? I cannot believe you met Diaz!!!!! Did you ask him about when he got beat up by KJay Noons?

    • @jeffufcfanaticrosenberg
      @jeffufcfanaticrosenberg Před 2 lety +1

      @@elmysteriousman9908 yes - at madalay bay he was just hanging out there and so saw a photo op. brit my Xpornstar friend used to party with him in LV

    • @elmysteriousman9908
      @elmysteriousman9908 Před 2 lety

      @@jeffufcfanaticrosenberg xporn star? Wow! That's even better!!! 👍🏻

    • @kill4_K
      @kill4_K Před 2 lety

      @@jeffufcfanaticrosenbergyou mind to tell me her name for research purposes?

  • @poatan6304
    @poatan6304 Před 2 lety +3

    The way Dominic answered about the Aljo situation was so good. Such an eloquent speaker with a broad mindset to understand the situation before commenting, and and that too with a plethora of experience he has because he has been through it all himself.
    An underrated legend and always fun to watch! Let's go Dominic

  • @createimag4088
    @createimag4088 Před 2 lety +7

    Dominic Cruz and ariel have major chemistry. Cruz what a legend!

  • @markfretless
    @markfretless Před 2 lety +1

    Great Interview! Love that you actually LISTEN and LET YOUR GUESTS TALK. Nice work.👊🏽👍🏽🤗

  • @stonedzebra420
    @stonedzebra420 Před 2 lety +4

    im currently struggling with a broken foot and am in a cast. what Dom said about being injured and surrendering to your injury really spoke to me.

  • @speakinfakks1331
    @speakinfakks1331 Před 2 lety +7

    The combo we didn’t know we needed💯

  • @marcusispoor
    @marcusispoor Před 2 lety +1

    dude his words are so inspiring and great and you can tell he’s just being genuine and wholesome and it’s just great always and inspiration Dominick “The Dominator” Cruz.

  • @cmpcmg
    @cmpcmg Před 2 lety +5

    There is something about Dom interviews that I just really enjoy. I can’t wait to see how his journalism unfolds.

  • @Roman-xk7fk
    @Roman-xk7fk Před 2 lety +10

    Love hearing what Dom has to say

  • @David-xh9cw
    @David-xh9cw Před 2 lety

    Love everything about this interview, unreal.

  • @brettlarkin1992
    @brettlarkin1992 Před 2 lety +2

    Some fighters are entertaining. Very few are inspirational. Loved everything Dom Cruz had to say here!!!

  • @Karch.Dah-Veed
    @Karch.Dah-Veed Před 2 lety +1

    What a tremendous asset to the sport of MMA. Fierce competitor, incredible fight IQ, motivational as a way of life. Great interview.

  • @TAZS
    @TAZS Před 2 lety

    what a great interview, love their chemistry!

  • @kenmoraes6843
    @kenmoraes6843 Před 2 lety +3

    Dominick cruz one of my greatest inspirations. For me he's the great because he defended that title more than anyone in the 135 division. He created his elusive style and it worked. He can articulate himself very clearly.

  • @sgraham12
    @sgraham12 Před 2 lety +1

    Dom always great for a quality, insightful interview.

  • @kerron68
    @kerron68 Před 2 lety

    Brilliant. Two of the best in the game

  • @nickster3008
    @nickster3008 Před 2 lety +1

    Mr Cruz is one great guy.. I’ve listened to all his commentary and most of his fights and it’s so cool for these two fantastic fans/ reporters / fighter talking so openly 👍

  • @davidsquires1340
    @davidsquires1340 Před 2 lety

    thank you good sir 👍 lovin the hour!

  • @playerswhelm
    @playerswhelm Před 2 lety +1

    Cruz is always a respectful badass when needed.

  • @Gunit867899
    @Gunit867899 Před 2 lety +5

    His whole take on the cejudo situation was so amazing insight

  • @guillaumevincent716
    @guillaumevincent716 Před 2 lety

    this interview was absolutelly incredible.very good. the reason why i love mma, this stuff is 189% more interesting than the fights.

  • @snowzombie86
    @snowzombie86 Před 2 lety +2

    One the best to do it, keep testing yourself Dom. 🙌🏾🧠

  • @jamiesufi-davies661
    @jamiesufi-davies661 Před 2 lety

    Great words!

  • @nord270
    @nord270 Před 2 lety

    classie interview by both - stand up guys and intelligent conversation, thank you

  • @looseunit9180
    @looseunit9180 Před 2 lety +1

    Dom is the man. What a wise and wonderful interview. Thanks guys. Respect 🙏🏻

  • @araackerman5032
    @araackerman5032 Před 2 lety

    Good for you Ariel you deserve it !!!! Your a great MMA Journalist and just a real guy ty !!!!!

  • @mikeyfreeman6803
    @mikeyfreeman6803 Před 6 měsíci

    26:25 the quote about expectations/resentment really hit hard 🔥🔥

  • @bilobilo8741
    @bilobilo8741 Před 2 lety

    Great interview

  • @henrikrudehvid3067
    @henrikrudehvid3067 Před 2 lety

    Great words from Dominick Cruz. Sometimes losing is the way to better yourself in order to win.

  • @rageoid
    @rageoid Před 2 lety +1

    My favorite analyst and one of my favorite fighters. Geyser of knowledge and hard won experience. One of the best sniper based trash talkers, was always miles ahead of his competitors !

  • @waalex11
    @waalex11 Před 2 lety

    Awesome interview.

  • @paulcullen7794
    @paulcullen7794 Před 2 lety +2

    When in doubt focus out. Only way to beat Depression. Dom firing out some gems 💎 . Turning a crippling injury into a positive is hard. Seems to have humbled Dom and made him a better person.

  • @GalactusOG
    @GalactusOG Před 2 lety +1

    Conrats to the champ.

  • @borislavblagoev14
    @borislavblagoev14 Před 2 lety

    Man i love listen to Dom! What a smart and motivational guy. 👏

  • @omarfaizy7175
    @omarfaizy7175 Před 2 lety

    I continue and will continue to learn so much from Dominick Cruz.

  • @dvinpeace
    @dvinpeace Před 2 lety +1

    Damn he's grown up! He is really inspiring to listen too now days!

  • @trinitythabontshangase4398

    What a great interview!

  • @bigchimpbiggerbanana558
    @bigchimpbiggerbanana558 Před 2 lety +1

    Dom is always a great interview

  • @shawnruffle2480
    @shawnruffle2480 Před 2 lety

    These 2 guys together is refreshing.

  • @durcell123
    @durcell123 Před 2 lety

    Love dom. So insightful and his commentary for UFC is always spot on and excellent.

    • @iluvmyboba
      @iluvmyboba Před 2 lety +1

      I hope the UFC appreciates it. When they let go of Dan Hardy. That was upsetting. His breakdowns are second to none.

  • @MidKnighToker
    @MidKnighToker Před 2 lety +1

    Best most unorthdox Footwork ever in tbhe Sport Of MMA. imitated by many, Champions. Duplicated by no one. Been a mega Fan Since WEC

  • @waalex11
    @waalex11 Před 2 lety +8

    Great point on Cejudo and retired fighters. They're irrelevant. Not worth discussion until they're active.

  • @TheK1t3
    @TheK1t3 Před 2 lety +2

    Would love to see the day that Dom takes the belt once again.

  • @bigbob1212
    @bigbob1212 Před 2 lety

    Wow, he is dropping knowledge👑💯

  • @osquitoburrito
    @osquitoburrito Před 2 lety +2

    Powerful words from Cruz

  • @damonjbrennan
    @damonjbrennan Před 2 lety +1

    Dominick Cruz is a wise man.

  • @jeremyjordan6786
    @jeremyjordan6786 Před 2 lety +2

    Dominick Cruz is definitely way up there in the greats...He is just great

  • @327ewok
    @327ewok Před 2 lety +5

    dom is the best philosopher of the UFC!!!

    • @liosmani9353
      @liosmani9353 Před 2 lety

      And Frank Mir too

    • @dustingaethje1332
      @dustingaethje1332 Před 2 lety +1

      What about Stipe? When he said "oigiugboivsidbfiucbvpouihgvlbouebhgoLEFTHAND" I felt that in my soul

  • @Rya_N33
    @Rya_N33 Před 2 lety +2

    23:09 😂😂😂😂 that’s hilarious sick burn on Henry

  • @deucey89
    @deucey89 Před 2 lety

    we love this format, the nose, knows!

  • @Corzza025
    @Corzza025 Před 2 lety +3

    Cruz does the best interviews

  • @M0Sesdef
    @M0Sesdef Před 2 lety +1

    "The one thing I haven't had was a friend." -Dominick Cruz

  • @realkgtwan
    @realkgtwan Před 2 lety

    Legend

  • @countybullet8289
    @countybullet8289 Před 2 lety

    Let's Go Cruz !!!

  • @pops3287
    @pops3287 Před 2 lety

    The DOMINATOR!👊🏽

  • @Jayden-qq1ei
    @Jayden-qq1ei Před 2 lety

    AWESOME commentary on retired athletes and being a champion!

  • @stevenolsen5418
    @stevenolsen5418 Před 2 lety

    Cruz is straight up real. That interpretation line to Ariel about giving himself a break , not everyone wants him out. Much love to this interview. Cruz has been one of my fav fighters of all time. I love the mental warfare he brings. His gift of jab can sometimes destroy fighter before there feet touch canvas. Smart man , great fighter , Amazing athlete, great commentator and ambassador for the sport. Let’s go Cruz , one more in the victory column against Pedro.

  • @MrRex111
    @MrRex111 Před 2 lety

    I'm so glad the UFC recognized the potential of Cruz as a fighter but also a great mind of MMA as an analyst. So glad he's not done fighting but more excited to see him in the sport for a long time.

  • @steelob5693
    @steelob5693 Před 2 lety

    I love the fact ariel can ask anything he wants he is sooo great at asking questions always manage to get the scoop

  • @worldsokayestmedic4568

    That was a fantastic start by Dominic. Never seen anything like it in any interviews and that was really cool, especially his part about whose perspective it was that Ariel was not wanted. And that it wasn't true.

  • @Djdejarn
    @Djdejarn Před 2 lety

    This is one of the best interviews I’ve heard said far. Dominic Cruz speaks nothing but common sense, when speaking about the politics involved in the ufc,. As he mentioned it’s like playing chess, keep things simple and fight when being called up. 👊🏿✌🏽😎

  • @hawaiianrussian1047
    @hawaiianrussian1047 Před 2 lety +1

    You gotta love dom, I’m sure after his fighting career is over he’ll more than likely take over as head coach of team alliance

  • @nathanhernandez6084
    @nathanhernandez6084 Před 2 lety

    Dom needs his own podcast, I could hear this mans wisdom for hours!

  • @screenPhiles
    @screenPhiles Před 2 lety +1

    "Depression is a selfish emotion." Truer words haven't been said.

  • @Raambzy
    @Raambzy Před 2 lety +5

    “Expectations are just resentment under construction”

  • @timtucker09
    @timtucker09 Před 2 lety

    Holy cow.... Dominic Cruz is a very intelligent, well spoken individual. I'm genuinely impressed.

  • @carlosgarcia5458
    @carlosgarcia5458 Před 2 lety

    Dude is just Smart!!! Not in the I gotta beat you down with how smart I am, but just insightful on another level.. to make the point clear listen to his last 3 min answer on becoming an analyst, such depth!! Really become a fan of Dom.

  • @TheChodax
    @TheChodax Před 2 lety

    Dom is always a quality interview, I don't always agree with him but he is a very intelligent and engaging guy.

  • @prisonmike5055
    @prisonmike5055 Před 2 lety

    This was a great interview, hope Dom can can get back in that title picture 🤙

  • @therodenthitman
    @therodenthitman Před 2 lety

    Not the biggest Dom fan but he's great and spot on in this interview.

  • @HS-oh8xh
    @HS-oh8xh Před 2 lety

    I’ll always root for Dom. Been a fan since WEC

  • @chaser35er51
    @chaser35er51 Před 2 lety

    Gotta love dom

  • @MrPoppaGeorgio
    @MrPoppaGeorgio Před 2 lety +1

    That's the 2nd time I recall him saying depression is a selfish emotion. The first time I heard him say it was a few months ago and it stuck with me

  • @mrbadtea
    @mrbadtea Před 2 lety

    Dominic cruz has some of the coolest footwork i have ever seen in or out of any ring or cage... i wanna see a Isreal vs Dominic dance off!!!

  • @moddedgameofskate2700
    @moddedgameofskate2700 Před 2 lety +1

    Dominic is without a doubt the smartest most experienced fighter on the roster, Bantamweight 🐐
    Arguably GOAT ever in UFC due to his injuries, and coming back to get the title
    People are really casuals and don’t realize how great Dom is

  • @loadedfilmstokyo8380
    @loadedfilmstokyo8380 Před 2 lety

    One of the biggest brains in mma.

  • @souless08
    @souless08 Před 2 lety +1

    Cruz is one of the GOATS on so many levels

  • @wowza9385
    @wowza9385 Před 2 lety +6

    loved everything about this interview except for that lil thing dom said at hte end about depression being a guilty emotion,,, you can be doing everything right in life but still have depressed feelings/suicidal thoughts that you cant help. Other than that hope he puts on a beautiful performance against munhoz !

  • @gorandesnelle9471
    @gorandesnelle9471 Před 2 lety

    Best show in the millyway!!

  • @kuey_v
    @kuey_v Před 2 lety +1

    Always got time for a dom interview

  • @hrishikesh8255
    @hrishikesh8255 Před 2 lety

    Damn last 3 mins. This is why people love him.