#209 Flowing with Dominick Cruz
On this week’s episode of the Bruce Lee Podcast, Shannon engages in conversation with bantamweight UFC mixed martial artist, Dominick Cruz. Cruz is known as an agile fighter with an indomitable spirit, a two-time bantamweight champion who has come back from major injuries and setbacks and made a name for himself in and out of the Octagon. He currently does commentary and analysis for the UFC and hosts the show Unlocking Victory for ESPN as well as holds virtual training camps online, but he is clear that he is ready to get back into the octagon as soon as he hears the inner call, which, as it turns out since recording this chat, will be March 6, 2021. In her first meeting with Dominick, Shannon was impressed by his fighting spirit, his sharp presence and his insightful outlook on and passion for martial arts and life. His keen presence was engaging and his insights on overcoming obstacles, gratitude, how to create shifts in perspective and what it is to be a warrior were exciting. To learn more about Dominick and how to connect with him, please check out the show notes. For now, listen up – this is a rare glimpse into the mind of a truly focused, high level martial artist. This is Dominick Cruz.
Get to know Dominick Cruz
Dominick Rojelio Cruz is one of the top well-known professional fighters in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) who has also developed into an award-winning, influential Commentator for the sport of MMA. During his two-time World Bantamweight Championship reign from 2010-2016, he defended the title six times in the WEC and UFC. He’s training hard in pursuit of the title again. With an incredible record of 22-3-0, with 15 of those battles being for championship titles, he continues to demonstrate an elusive style that makes him difficult to hit and tough to decipher what angle he’s coming from next.
Dominick is the host of his ESPN show, Unlocking Victory, an MMA analytical breakdown inside the cage that demonstrates what to watch for in upcoming UFC pay-per-view events. Whenever Dominick is awaiting his next fight, he is actively participating as a commentator bringing perspective and distinctive insights to the fans that watch and witness his accuracy played out before their eyes inside the Octagon.
Dominick supports the charity Higher Ground and trains at Alliance Mixed Martial Arts Gym in San Diego. Dominick will be returning to the UFC Octagon, March 6, 2020.
Connect with Dominick:
IG: @DominickCruz
FB: @DominatorCruz
Youtube: Dominick Cruz Highlight - MARTIAL ARTIST
Ex-champ Dominick Cruz vs. Casey Kenney in the works for UFC 259 in March
Write to us at hello@brucelee.com or tag us @brucelee on social media with #bruceleepodcast.