Dominick Cruz vs. Joseph Benavidez II
Completed
MMA Bout
August 18, 2010
Aug 18, 2010
W
Cruz defeats Benavidez
L
Decision, Split
5 Rounds, 25:00 Total
Fighter Comparison
|
15-1-0
Climbed to 16-1 |
Pro
Record |
12-1-0
Fell to 12-2 |
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| Climbed to 16-1 | Record After Fight | Fell to 12-2 | ||
|
-210
(Moderate Favorite) |
Betting Odds |
+180
(Slight Underdog) |
||
|
Champion
Bantamweight |
Title |
Challenger
Bantamweight |
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|
Nation
|
|
||
|
San Diego
California |
Fights out of
|
Sacramento
California |
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|
25
+5 mos, 1 week, 2 days |
Age at Fight |
26
+2 wks, 4 days |
||
|
134.0 lbs
(60.8 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
134.0 lbs
(60.8 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 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez
- Date: Wednesday 08.18.2010 at 10:00 PM ET
- Referee: Steve Mazzagatti
- Venue: Palms Casino Resort
- Enclosure: Cage
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 10 of 10)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
- TV Commentary: Todd Harris, Stephan Bonnar
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Craig Hummer
- Cruz Disclosed Pay: $22,000
- Benavidez Disclosed Pay: $17,500
- Title on Line: WEC Bantamweight Championship
- Belt Before Fight: Held by Cruz
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Videos & Highlights
Promo Video | "Joseph Benavidez - No. 1 Bantamweight Contender" Preview Video from WEC
The WEC produced this pre-fight look at Joseph Benavidez before his rematch with Dominick Cruz for the WEC title at WEC 50.
Promo Video | "Nothing Else Really Matters" Behind the Scenes with Dominick Cruz
The WEC speaks to Dominick Cruz and his trainers for some insight into Cruz's preparation for the Cruz vs. Benavidez Bantamweight Championship matchup at WEC 50.
Promo Video | "The Road to WEC: Cruz vs. Benavidez - Benavidez Ep. 1" by WEC
The WEC previews the Cruz vs. Benavidez 2 matchup in its "Road to the WEC" preview series.
Promo Video | "How Bad Do You Want It?" Dominick Cruz Promo Video
A short interview and video promo piece with WEC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz before his rematch with Joseph Benavidez.
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