Dominick Cruz
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Here is a choice of trash talker that many unconsciously end up ignoring; the man who is highly sophisticated and yet unapologetically barbaric when the time is right - Dominick Cruz.
Here's the truth. Dominick spent most of his years perfecting the craft of mixed martial arts and for the major part of his career, he was a relatively soft-spoken man of a few words.
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However, adversity has a tendency to destroy anyone who is unwilling to change and adapt. After blowing his knee out on more than one occasion, being forced to relinquish the belt, losing his sponsors, losing his long time girlfriend, a reliable source of income and possibly a good amount of sanity as well, Cruz took a major decision to become an analyst.
He was lucky to score a position with FOX sports and soon became a staple member of the UFC tonight show, even calling fights alongside Jon Anik on many occasions. During this time, Cruz polished another set of weapons in his arsenal, the most underutilized weapons in public speaking, rhetoric and negotiation.
After his successful return to the octagon, Cruz went on to verbally demolish TJ Dillashaw, Cody Garbrandt and Urijah Faber in an embarrassing set of exchanges. Even though he lost his belt on the new year's eve, the way he handled his loss spoke volumes about his character and forced the audience to maintain emotional investment in Dominick Cruz.
Instead of losing faith in him, now the audience anticipates an even more grandiose return to title contention.
Such is the power of a polished verbal skill set.
