Miguel Torres vs. Brian Bowles

Main Event | WEC Bantamweight Championship | 135 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Aug 9, 2009
W
Bowles defeats Torres
L
KO/TKO, Punches 3:57 Round 1 of 5
vs.
KO/TKO 3:57 R1
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Fighter Comparison

7-0-0

Climbed to 8-0
Pro
Record
37-1-0

Fell to 37-2
+278
(Moderate Underdog)
Betting Odds
-384
(Moderate Favorite)
Challenger

Bantamweight
Title Champion

Bantamweight

United States
Nation

United States
Athens
Georgia
Fights out of
East Chicago
Indiana
29
+1 month, 2 wks, 4 days
Age at Fight 28
+6 mos, 3 wks, 1 day
134.0 lbs
(60.8 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
134.0 lbs
(60.8 kgs)
5'7"
(171cm)
Height
5'9"
(176cm)
70.5"
(179cm)
Reach
72.0"
(183cm)
SBG Athens Gym Torres Martial Arts Academy

Bout Information

Event Poster

WEC 42

Fight Details

  • Event: WEC 42: Torres vs. Bowles
  • Date: Sunday 08.09.2009
  • Referee: Josh Rosenthal
  • Venue: The Joint at the Hard Rock
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 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
  • Torres Disclosed Pay: $26,000
  • Bowles Disclosed Pay: $28,000
  • Title on Line: WEC Bantamweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Torres
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Videos & Highlights

    Highlight  |  Why Brian Bowles is the Number One Bantamweight Contender HL Vid

    The WEC previews the Torres vs. Bowles title fight by looking at highlights from contender Brian Bowles.

  • Highlight  |  Miguel Torres HL Video by WEC

    World Extreme Cagefighting produced this highlight video of Bantamweight Champion Miguel Torres before his title defense against Brian Bowles.

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