Miguel Torres vs. Takeya Mizugaki
Completed
MMA Bout
April 5, 2009
Apr 5, 2009
W
Torres defeats Mizugaki
L
Decision, Unanimous
5 Rounds, 25:00 Total
Fighter Comparison
|
36-1-0
Climbed to 37-1 |
Pro
Record |
11-2-2
Fell to 11-3-2 |
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| Climbed to 37-1 | Record After Fight | Fell to 11-3-2 | ||
|
-1000
(Huge Favorite) |
Betting Odds |
+575
(Heavy Underdog) |
||
|
Champion
Bantamweight |
Title |
Challenger
Bantamweight |
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|
Nation
|
|
||
|
East Chicago
Indiana |
Fights out of
|
Hayama
Kanagawa Prefecture |
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|
28
+2 mos, 2 wks, 4 days |
Age at Fight |
25
+3 mos, 2 wks, 6 days |
||
|
135.0 lbs
(61.2 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
135.0 lbs
(61.2 kgs) |
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|
5'9"
(176cm) |
Height |
5'7"
(171cm) |
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|
72.0"
(183cm) |
Reach |
69.5"
(177cm) |
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| Torres Martial Arts Academy | Gym | Shooting Gym Hakkei |
Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: WEC 40: Torres vs. Mizugaki
- Date: Sunday 04.05.2009
- Referee: Marc Wasem
- Venue: UIC Pavilion
- Enclosure: Cage
- Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 10 of 10)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
- TV Commentary: Todd Harris, Frank Mir
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Todd Harris
- Torres Disclosed Pay: $10,000
- Mizugaki Disclosed Pay: $10,000
- Title on Line: WEC Bantamweight Championship
- Belt Before Fight: Held by Torres
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Event Links:
Videos & Highlights
Video Blog | "Miguel Torres: Behind the Mullet, Part 1" by WEC
The WEC looks at the lead up to Miguel Torres's title defense against Takeya Mizugaki in the amusingly titled "Beyond the Mullet" series. Part 1.
Video Blog | "Miguel Torres: Behind the Mullet, Part 2" by WEC
The WEC looks at the lead up to Miguel Torres's title defense against Takeya Mizugaki in the amusingly titled "Beyond the Mullet" series. Part 2.
Video Blog | "Miguel Torres: Behind the Mullet, Part 3" by WEC
The WEC looks at the lead up to Miguel Torres's title defense against Takeya Mizugaki in the amusingly titled "Beyond the Mullet" series. Part 3.
Promo Video | Torres vs. Mizugaki Preview Video by WEC
The WEC previews the Torres vs Mizugaki title fight at WEC 40.
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