‘The Ultimate Fighter: Live’ coach Dominick Cruz no longer the ‘stinky kid in class’

LAS VEGAS – Walking into media day for “The Ultimate Fighter: Live” – the upcoming 15th season of the UFC’s reality series – head coach Dominick Cruz thought back to his school days.

As 32 lightweight fighters enter “TUF” and look for direction from C…

LAS VEGAS – Walking into media day for “The Ultimate Fighter: Live” – the upcoming 15th season of the UFC’s reality series – head coach Dominick Cruz thought back to his school days.

As 32 lightweight fighters enter “TUF” and look for direction from Cruz and fellow head coach Urijah Faber, he knows it can be a surreal moment.

So Cruz – and a coaching staff that includes rotating members Phil Davis, Eric DelFierro, Ross Pearson, Shannon Slack, Wilson Reis, Lloyd Irvin, Doug Balzarin and others – are there to offer support.