Completed MMA Bout

Brian Bowles vs. Dominick Cruz

Main Event | WEC Bantamweight Championship | 135 lbs

Dominick Cruz defeats Brian Bowles via KO/TKO at 5:00 of Round 2

Dominick "The Dominator" Cruz
Brian Bowles

Cruz
KO/TKO
Round 2

Dominick Cruz Brian Bowles

"The Dominator"

14-1-0   Pro Record At Fight   8-0-0
Climbed to 15-1   Record After Fight   Fell to 8-1
+232 (Moderate Underdog)   Betting Odds   -275 (Moderate Favorite)
Challenger   Title   Champion
United States   Nationality   United States
San Diego, California   Fighting out of   Athens, Georgia
24 years, 11 months, 3 weeks, 4 days   Age at Fight   29 years, 8 months, 1 week, 5 days
134.0 lbs (60.8 kgs)   Weigh-In Result   134.5 lbs (61.0 kgs)
5'8" (173cm)   Height   5'7" (171cm)
68.0" (173cm)   Reach   70.5" (179cm)
Alliance MMA   Gym   SBG Athens
WEC 47
  • Bout Information
  • Event: WEC 47: Bowles vs Cruz
  • Date: Saturday 03.06.2010
  • Referee: Kevin Mulhall
  • Venue: Nationwide Arena
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Columbus, Ohio, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Todd Harris, Stephan Bonnar
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Todd Harris
  • Bowles Total Disclosed Pay: $12,000
  • Cruz Total Disclosed Pay: $18,000
  • Title on Line: WEC Bantamweight Championship
  • Belt Status Before Fight: Held by Bowles
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Videos & Highlights

    Promo Video  |  Bowles vs. Cruz Preview Video by WEC report dead link

    The WEC shows us this preview video of the Bantamweight Championship fight between Brian Bowles and Dominick Cruz.

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