Dominick Cruz on Reclaiming the Gold, Facing Injuries, and Becoming a First-Ballot Hall of Famer!

Dominick Cruz joins the Overdogs Podcast to break down everything from the massive "White House Card" spectacle to the technical blueprint of how elite fighters think. The former UFC Bantamweight Champion doesn't hold back on why top-tier boxers get destroyed when crossing over to MMA, his precise analytical breakdown of Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje, and what it truly takes to have a Hall of Fame mentality.

If you want to understand the fight game at the highest level, this masterclass from the blueprint himself is a must-watch.

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Intro: 0:00

Dominick Cruz Joins the Show: 0:11

The State of the Bantamweight Division: 0:48

Song Yadong’s Guillotine Win Over Figueiredo: 2:10

Who’s Next in the Bantamweight Title Picture?: 3:35

Ad Break: 5:41

Merab’s Broken Nose & Fighting Through Injuries: 7:29

Why RAF Is Great for MMA Fighters and Wrestlers: 12:03

Would Dominic Cruz Compete in Wrestling or Grappling?: 13:51