Joseph Benavidez vs. Dominick Cruz I
Completed
MMA Bout
August 9, 2009
Aug 9, 2009
W
Cruz defeats Benavidez
L
Decision, Unanimous
3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
Fighter Comparison
|
13-1-0
Climbed to 14-1 |
Pro
Record |
10-0-0
Fell to 10-1 |
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| Climbed to 14-1 | Record After Fight | Fell to 10-1 | ||
|
+250
(Moderate Underdog) |
Betting Odds |
-320
(Moderate Favorite) |
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|
Nation
|
|
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|
San Diego
California |
Fights out of
|
Sacramento
California |
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|
24
+5 mos |
Age at Fight |
25
+1 week, 2 days |
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|
135.0 lbs
(61.2 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
135.0 lbs
(61.2 kgs) |
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|
5'8"
(173cm) |
Height |
5'4"
(163cm) |
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|
68.0"
(173cm) |
Reach |
65.0"
(165cm) |
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| Alliance MMA | Gym | Team Alpha Male |
Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: WEC 42: Torres vs. Bowles
- Date: Sunday 08.09.2009
- Referee: Steve Mazzagatti
- Venue: The Joint at the Hard Rock
- Enclosure: Cage
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 10 of 11)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
- TV Commentary: Todd Harris, Frank Mir
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Craig Hummer
- Benavidez Disclosed Pay: $22,500
- Cruz Disclosed Pay: $24,000
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Event Links:
Videos & Highlights
Video Blog | A Day In the Life of Dominick Cruz by WEC
The WEC gives us a day in the life of bantamweight fighter Dominick Cruz as he trains to fight Joseph Benavidez at WEC 42.
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