There’s a roster of 400, 600 fighters, and not everybody’s agree with what I say either. Sean O'Malley: Dominick Cruz's ego has to hurt for being on UFC 269 prelimsĬruz later explained why it’s important for him to spend time studying film of the fights that he calls. But I’m not gonna hold my breath on that, that’s for sure.” I’m hoping he watches some film this time on my fight so he knows what I’m doing and why I’m doing it. He doesn’t do the preparation from my experience.

And I think he cares about us, but it’s just different. He wants to get in and out, get the job done, make his money. “I love DC, he’s my friend, but to me, from my experience, he doesn’t do the homework. “When it comes to DC, I usually mute it,” Cruz continued with a smirk. He leads us in the broadcast with how he talks.” “People have no idea how much homework he has to do to be prepared for that, and the most kudos goes to him. “I watch Anik do so much homework leading up to a fight,” Cruz told reporters, including MMA Junkie, at the UFC Apex. And while Cruz took the opportunity to rave about play-by-play commentator Jon Anik, he also roasted Cormier. On Wednesday at UFC 269 media day, Cruz was asked about what the experience is like when he listens back to Daniel Cormier and other colleagues who call his fights. The same can’t be said for another fellow former UFC champion who sometimes joins him on the desk – at least according to Cruz.

LAS VEGAS – Dominick Cruz isn’t perfect as a UFC cageside analyst, and he admits that, but he doesn’t skimp on preparation for each card he works.

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