Once I dedicated my time to mixed martial arts, I became careful about what I let into my mind. I made a goal of being the best on Earth in mixed martial arts and fighting. I wanted to build my mind into something good, not just of the world. I wanted to be different. Dominick Cruz Read Quote
At five years old, I became the man of the house. When he left, my dad let me know that. It put a certain drive in me that I can’t explain. Dominick Cruz Read Quote
I’ve never not owned a stick shift. There’s something about manual transmissions that I really appreciate and enjoy. And besides that, I like driving; I enjoy driving. Dominick Cruz Read Quote
The guys that drive Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Bentley GTs, it’s because they want to flaunt the fancy car and get the girls and stuff. Dominick Cruz Read Quote
When I’m done fighting, I want to look to get some sort of driving career somewhere. My goal is to eventually get into the Mint 400 and do the trophy truck stuff. Dominick Cruz Read Quote
I didn’t grow up with a lot of money, so my mom didn’t have random money to buy me a car, and I didn’t have money to have a car unless I worked, so I didn’t get a car until I got my first job at 18. Dominick Cruz Read Quote
For a long time, I felt like my identity was to fight. My identity was to be a world champion. That almost defined me. Dominick Cruz Read Quote
I’m ready to live in the present – not the past and not in the future – because in the present is where there’s peace. Dominick Cruz Read Quote
Regardless of how tough you think you are, regardless of how good you think your chin is, we’re all only one connected punch away from being hurt, and you’ve just got to hope your chin holds up and your body holds up. Dominick Cruz Read Quote
I fight to drive my percentages through the roof for winning and lower my percentage by taking the least amount of damage and least amount of hits. Dominick Cruz Read Quote
