VIDEO: Cruz tricks fans by showing up to workout on crutches

Dominick Cruz has a wicked sense of humor.

Playing up on a litany of knee injuries that have limited him to one fight in the past four years, "The Dominator" gave everyone a brief heart attack when he made his way to the cage for an open workout assisted by crutches.

Thankfully, he quickly ended the charade with a graceful tumble onto the mat.

According to Ariel Helwani, Cruz was inspired by Gene Wilder's entrance from "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory":

Not to worry MMA fans, Cruz is still on track for his title fight with T.J. Dillashaw in the main event of UFC Fight Night 81 this Sunday.

- With h/t to MMAjunkie.com