WEC 42 recap and post-fight discussion for 'Torres vs Bowles' on Aug. 9
by James Iannotti on Aug 9, 2009 11:42 PM EDT
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WEC 42: "Torres vs. Bowles" from "The Joint" at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, has come to a jaw-dropping close.
In a major upset, Miguel "Angel" Torres -- widely considered the top 135-pound fighter on the planet -- was dethroned by undefeated 29-year-old Brian Bowles. And he left no margin for controversy, pounding the East Chicago, Ind., native unconscious late in the first round.
Coming into the main event title bout, the one question for the former champ was how would he deal with Bowles' power punching and strength advantage ... now we know.
It seemed like everything Bowles threw at Miguel had knockout intentions behind it. And every time he landed, it was clear Torres didn't like it. After tasting the power a few times early on, the champ tried to turn on the aggression himself with a flurry of his own, but he just found himself leaning right into another devastating power punch, which this time sent him directly to the canvas.
Bowles saw that the championship belt was within reach and he did not let the opportunity slip through his grasp. He pounded away at the champion until he was out cold, forcing referee Josh Rosenthal to step in between them.
It was shocking, to say the least, to see a helpless Torres flat on his back not defending himself, but it really happened. And Brian Bowles really is the new WEC bantamweight champion ... and a deserving one at that.
Let the Brian Bowles era begin!
There were plenty of other exciting fights on the Versus telecast as well. Here's how it all went down.
A featherweight battle between the division's former top contender, Leonard "Bad Boy" Garcia, and a tough as nails Jameel Massouh found it's way onto the Versus airwaves after the under card ran past its allotted time slot.
No complaints here.
Garcia came out early and landed one of his trademark right hands that had just about everybody thinking the fight was in the books. But, Massouh somehow recovered and got back into the fight. In fact, in the second round, he almost finished the fight himself with a deep, deep triangle choke, that Garcia himself said, "had me seeing black." But the second round bell saved the Greg Jackson trainee and he was able to get his breath back in between rounds.
The third frame was extremely close as well, as both guys tried as best they could to impress the judges. But in the end it was "Bad Boy" who earned himself the split decision victory.
Jeff "The Big Frog" Curran and Takeya Mizugaki went back-and-forth for three rounds in a memorable bantamweight bout to kick off the scheduled main card on the Versus telecast.
Curran came out early looking to take the fight to the mat, but it was Mizugaki who was able to score the takedowns in each of the three rounds. From there, it wasn't easy, but he was able to fend off numerous submission attempts from a game Curran, grounding and pounding his way to a split decision victory.
"The Big Frog" was very active from his back, but cage control and relentless work from the top position won out in the eyes of the judges.
The Danny Castillo and Ricardo Lamas lightweight fight started off slow with both guys feeling each other out on their feet. What was expected to be somewhat of a wrestling match, quickly turned into a pretty decent kickboxing bout with both guys landing hard combinations of punches and kicks.
Lamas appeared to be picking up the pace as the fight wore on and the momentum seemed to be turning in his favor, but that didn't last long. With less than a minute left in the second round, Castillo connected on a beautiful overhand right that was perfectly timed and placed right on Lamas' button.
"The Bully" crumbled like a ton of bricks and Castillo pounded away with a few more strikes before referee Herb Dean had to step in and do his thing. What was turning out to be sort of a slow paced fight, ended in a flash for Lamas.
Not bad.
In the co-main event of the night, bantamweights Joseph Benavidez and Dominick Cruz went at it for three full rounds with both men looking to earn number one contender status in the division. It was an all out war between two of the quickest and most exciting fighters on the WEC roster.
It was Cruz who came out on top with a unanimous decision in the end, handing Benavidez the first loss of his career. Throughout the fight he was able to score numerous takedowns, which seemed to be the difference in the fight even though Benavidez was impossible to pin down. It's hard to call anybody a loser in such an electrifying fight, but Cruz's size advantage proved difficult for Benavidez to deal with.
Still, this was a great fight and another example of why these little guys are so fun to watch. That's a wrap from the Hard Rock in Las Vegas, Nevada.
For complete WEC 42: "Torres vs. Bowles" results and blow-by-blow coverage of the main card click here.
Next up for the UFC's sister promotion will be WEC 43: "Cerrone vs. Henderson" from the Covelli Center in Youngstown, Ohio, on Sept. 2. Headlining the card will be Greg Jackson pupil Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone going toe-to-toe with Ben "Smooth" Henderson for the interim WEC lightweight title. Former lightweight number one contender Rich "Cleat" Crunkilton will also be on the card, returning from injury to face undefeated prospect Dave Jansen in the co-featured bout of the evening.
Stay locked to MMAmania.com as we'll keep you up to date on all your WEC 43 news leading up to the event.
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Awesome fights… thought Massouh and Curran got robbed.
by BadVibes on Aug 9, 2009 11:44 PM EDT reply actions
I was so surprised that curran didnt finish that guy in the last 30 seconds, but so happy to see torres get ko’d….i had a feeling all day it was going to happen
by JG on Aug 9, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
HELL YEAH seeing Torres going down….I kept thinking about that story title on here that had bowles saying He has never fought anyone like me..
by derreck on Aug 10, 2009 3:31 AM EDT up reply actions
since friday ive had this invision that anderson was going to ko forest, and miguel was going to get ko’d, i honestly felt that miguel never really faced any top guys yet mizugaki being the toughest and he won a few rounds off miguel, but bowles has always looked impressive and i didnt really see any other way the fight would end
by Jared on Aug 10, 2009 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions
What a magical, wonderful moment it was to watch Miguel Torres get KTFO. Thank you Brian Bowles! Leave the Mariachi music for the restaurants next time home boy.
by mike on Aug 9, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
i totally agree with you. im excited that this arrogant prick got KTFO. bring me some more chips.
by Dave on Aug 10, 2009 2:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Frank Mir went completely silent when his idol got KO’d. Bowles got a SOLID 4 bombs in once Torres was out cold. He was hurtin.
Brian Bowles’s win was most likely Rory Singers biggest accomplishment of his life.
by ViolentMike on Aug 10, 2009 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Leonard got robbed but Mizu should get 29-28 UD. At worst the only argument people can stand with is 2nd rd being 10-10 for a draw.
by NameNotRequired on Aug 10, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
I meant Moussah, god i’ve slept for almost 20 hours now!
by NameNotRequired on Aug 10, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions
haven’t- that’s it day is over for me, am out.
by NameNotRequired on Aug 10, 2009 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
I thought Massouh won as well. Curran was active on his back but judges usually score the guy on top as winning even if all he is doing is defending subs.
Torres kinda had this coming. He likes to brawl too much. Eventually he was going to get caught before he got the other guy. Tonight was just Bowles night.
by NorthStar on Aug 10, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Massouh got robbed imo opinion 2. howd he lose that last round he controlled the octogan and fought much smarter in my opinion. if anything u could call the round a draw i guess
by Jo on Aug 10, 2009 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions
I called it a long time ago and noone thought Bowls had a chance.
by belfort_fan on Aug 10, 2009 3:35 AM EDT up reply actions
for sure! i thought the exact same!!! curran needed that win too, it wasn’t just another fight… was happy to see torres get KO’d…
by bigchief on Aug 10, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Torres got KTFO’d big time. Cant wait for the rematch. A loss will make him better, just like it did to GSP.
by Caknakker on Aug 9, 2009 11:46 PM EDT reply actions
no surprise…
was kinda pissed though that Mizu won by split
he should of won by UD
by Zim on Aug 9, 2009 11:46 PM EDT reply actions
lost? he stuffed ALL of curries TD,
Mizu actually ended up getting 3 TD’s
in the fight. 1 in each round. He won
the Stand up, landed the crisper harder
blows, and handled curry on the ground.
he just lost the last 20 seconds of the
3rd round…
wtf are you on boy?
by Zim on Aug 9, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
He was just listening to Frank Mir’s misguided commentary saying that Curran was winning the fight even though he was on the back the whole time. Unless you’re doing some kind of major damage you can’t convincingly win a fight when you’re on your ass for 3 straight rounds. Other than that last triangle attempt he didn’t do much of anything Mizu clearly won the other rounds.
by Captain Ernesto on Aug 10, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Are you serious!!! Even though Curran was on his back he was more offensive and more effective in potentially ending the fight. He landed more strikes, and was never once in trouble. Mizu was in more trouble on top than Curran was on the bottom. Curran won that fight 29-28 UD! Mizu is an awesome competitor but that was a bs win.
by Nate on Aug 10, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
it obviously wasnt a UD and it obviously wasnt a W for curran
by JG on Aug 10, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Doesnt matter if curran was doing more off his back! thats not how the WEC’s scoring system works. until ufc and wec change there scoring system the guy thats on his back every round will lose unless the judges want to lose all credibility and just go against the scoring systemthey have in place.
by J on Aug 10, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Thank You just because you are on your back it does not make you the loser automaticly. I must be on all sorts of drugs and Mirs misguided announcing must of swayed me big time…All I saw was Curran attempt submission after submission, forcing Mizu to defend the top position 2 full rounds. His attempt and gnp were stifled and he never once threatened to finish the fight. Curran threatened the last 2 rounds consistently. Takedowns and top postition should not mean squat if all you do is sit on top like a wet towel. Curran walked away essentialy bruise free after being underneath one of the “Strongest Punchers” in the division. The stand up was limited at best and though Mitzu may have won an exchange or two more then Curran, Currans bottom game outclassed Mitzu’s top game for 10 full minutes essentially. There is more to top position then just sitting there. Mitzu did absolutely no damage in his top position at all.
by Da Monkey on Aug 10, 2009 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions
It’s not about who’s in bigger problem. It’s about who’s controling the fight in verius areas. It’s not streetfighting. Realise it.
by Peter on Aug 10, 2009 7:02 AM EDT up reply actions
It absolutly is about who is in the bigger problem. I know it is not street fighting. There is a 10 point must system….
According to Grant Waterman
A- Effective Aggressiveness : This is determined as the fighter showing most effort to win. It is of no use to simply be aggressive. The fighter’s effort must be effective effort. Curran was most effective in his aggressiveness to win. Mitzu dry humped him for 3 rounds. Curran stifled all of his gnp and was way more aggressive from the bottom-attempting to win-then Mitzu was from the top. Advantage Curran
A-Effective Technique: This area includes Striking, Clinch Work, Takedowns, Submission attempts, Transitioning, and Positioning.
The striking was pretty close neither one really stood out, Mitzu may have had an upper hand a bit but not by much. The Clinch Work was close by both fighters. TAkedowns was Mitzu. Subs was Curran. Transitions not really made since he was working off bottom. Mitzu had position. Advantage Mitzu
C- Cage/ Ring Control. This is assessed by determining which fighter has used the fighting area to his / her advantage the most. Mitzu gets this because of he was in top position.
D- Defence / Escapes. This area includes avoiding and blocking of strikes, reversals from pins and mount, escapes from submissions i.e. transitioning to avoid a submission, etc. etc. Curran…
The above areas are to be used in order of priority, and each consecutive area is only considered if the preceding one has been determined to be equal for both fighters. If a fighter dominates area ‘a’ there is no need to assess area ‘b’, and so on.
If this is so then Curran was effectivly more aggressive/technique and should in theory have won. If they moved to the next which is ring control then obviously Mitzo wins by way of lay and pray. He did no damage….And it goes on and on…So I do realize it. Judges I think need to be more versed in the bottom game. Like I said ’being on the bottom does not neccessarily make you less effective….
by Da Monkey on Aug 10, 2009 7:59 AM EDT up reply actions
What a magical moment it was to watch Miguel Torres get KTFO. Thank you Brian Bowles. Leave the Mariachi music for the restaurants next time Miguel.
by mike on Aug 9, 2009 11:46 PM EDT reply actions
why so much hatred towards miguel? he is a great fighter and got careless in his attack and got caught with a right hook…also, i think bowles threw 3 late punches there, surprised no one has mentioned it…he was completely out on the mat
anyways, he’ll be back sooner than you guys think and will punish this punk!
by Mascarita on Aug 10, 2009 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
The punches werent late. Bowles was probably so jacked he didnt even notice Torres go limp until the ref stopped him. I dont think anyone did anything wrong. The ref may have been a little slow but not terribly so. Its hard for the refs to do anything right no matter what they do. Either they jump in and stop it early or they are too slow and people complain about extra shots being landed. Give the guys a break.
by NorthStar on Aug 10, 2009 1:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Since Miguel is known for his chin, I think that he tells the refs to not stop the fight unless his is clearly unconscious and the ref was simply giving the champ the benefit of the doubt. The big looping right hand had him all sorts of messed up and then the first left put him out cold. That was followed by 4 more big lefts.
by ViolentMike on Aug 10, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions
I thought that it was a late stoppage but I can see why the ref gave Torres time to recover. Protecting the fighters has to be a priority but at the same time fighters known for their chin have to be given the benefit of the doubt, or else you end up with Nelson-Riley stoppages.
I don’t blame Bowles at all, he performed superbly and was looking to finish the fight, plus he stopped as soon as the ref pulled him off. I wrote him off as soon as this fight was announced and like Brown he proved me wrong and KO’d a top p4p fighter. This wasn’t a fluke by any means, Bowles was in control for the whole fight and as soon as Torres got some offence going he timed his punch to perfection.
Miguel will have a hard time getting his belt back, this could be the end of his domination just like the Brown defeat was for Faber. Now maybe the time to put Miguel and Urijah in a superfight, either at 145 or a 140 catchweight, as both are big draws coming off defeats to bigger, stronger fighters so it wouldn’t hold up the title picture and it would be a guaranteed FOTY contender.
by David W-S on Aug 10, 2009 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Who isn’t sick of miguel torres? I’m sick of hearing his name tossed in with the lb for lb greats, with his bloated record from beating up a bunch of nobody 135-lb pip-squeaks.
Plus he’s mouthy, talkin crap about Lesnar after Lesnar owned that other big-mouth, Mur. Also what’s up with his cocky statements after throwing the pitch at the sox game, this guy has no limits with his BS.
Andf why is Bowel-movement a punk? What did he ever do besides knock out that overrated mulleted-mariachi listening blabbermouth?
by salmonBum on Aug 10, 2009 3:21 AM EDT up reply actions
2 Superfights should now happen:
Torres Vs. Faber (Featherweight)
Brown Vs. Bowles (Bantamweight)
What do ya think???
by poerboy on Aug 9, 2009 11:47 PM EDT reply actions
Brown vs. Aldo should be next at FW. They can maybe match Brown against Wagnney Fabiano as well.
Bowles vs. Cruz should be next at BW. They can maybe give Torres an instant rematch but it would be better if Bowles defends once like Brown did before Faber got his rematch. It would also give Torres a chance to get back on track before he fights for the title again.
Why do people always want fighter to move up and down weight classes. Let the new champs defend their titles a bit before we get bored with the normal matchups.
by NorthStar on Aug 10, 2009 1:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Brown is huge. Not sure if he can make 135. And WHY oh WHY would you have the 2 champs change divisions??
by ViolentMike on Aug 10, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Hopefully this should shut the mouths of ppl labeling torres as a top p4p fighter.
by *PrettyBoy* on Aug 9, 2009 11:48 PM EDT reply actions
AND FRANK MIR WAS BIG TIME NUT HUGGING TORRES, SAYING THAT HE IS THE BEST AMERICAN BORN TOP P4P FIGHTER.
I’D HAVE TO SAY THAT TITLE BELONGS TO BJ PENN.
BJ BJ BJ BJ BJ BJ BJ!!!!
by *PrettyBoy* on Aug 9, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Indeed it belongs to BJ
soon it will be Mike Brown
if he keeps racking up
Sub, and KO wins
over top comp
by Zim on Aug 9, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Mike Brown?
Bj would spank him no questions about it.
Didnt Joe Lauzon Sub brown?
by *PrettyBoy* on Aug 9, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
1st. i didnt say Mike was P4P
2nd. No Joe didnt sub Brown
by Zim on Aug 9, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Ever since the GSP/Penn fight ive ben telling my dad that the only way for Penn to move back up in the p4p rankings is to fight the one guy above him on the list that he can beat, miguel torres. I never thought of this outcome though, Penn dominating his next fiht and miguel getting dominated in his, im sad for miguel but STOKED for my HILO boy and favorite fighter, BJ PENN!!!
NEW P4P RANKINGS:
Anderson Silva
George St Pierre
Fedor Emelienenko
Lyoto Machida
BJ PENN!!!
. . . IF SHOGUN can beat Lyoto Machida my boy PENN can move up another spot right back to where he was before the GSP catastrophy! IM STOKED!!! BJ BJ BJ!!!
by ( (Adam G) ) on Aug 10, 2009 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions
BJ! BJ! BJ!
BJ above “the fighter who will not be named” because he signed with strikeforce. That fighter should be below top five since he doesn’t fight anyone above top five.
by Jerry Jackson is my hero on Aug 10, 2009 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions
BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEJAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!
by *PrettyBoy* on Aug 10, 2009 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions
not a problem with ME!!!
NEW P4P RANKINGS:
Anderson Silva
George St Pierre
Lyoto Machida
BJ PENN!!!
- . . . TBA = )
by ( (Adam G) ) on Aug 10, 2009 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions
what a weekend for Penn huh, what a wekend for his fans, what a weekend baby!!! BJ BJ BJ!!! SOOOO HAPPY I NEVER EVEN THOUGHT ABOUT JUMPING SHIP!! AND FOR ALL OF YOU FAIRWEATHER FANS WHO WANT ON THIS SHIP, BOATS FULL SUCKAS!!!! BJ BJ BJ!!!
by ( (Adam G) ) on Aug 10, 2009 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Mir couldn’t speak afterward, probably crying..
by DirtbagHtr on Aug 10, 2009 1:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I said it twice cause it feels so good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by mike on Aug 9, 2009 11:48 PM EDT reply actions
Bowels Vs. Brown @ 135
Torres Vs. Faber @ 145
huge superfights that NEED to happen!
by poerboy on Aug 9, 2009 11:49 PM EDT reply actions
Brown going down a division doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to me, and Bowles going up doesn’t make much sense either, seeing as he should probably defend his belt first.
by Amos on Aug 9, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
RU guys talking about Mike Brown? Going to 135lbs?… if ur then you’ve never cut weight in least because Mike Brown couldn’t make 135lbs unless he got cancer! Now Faber could possibly suck down to 135lbs, but not Mike Brown!
by DAVE A on Aug 10, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Mike Brown at 135 would be absolutely sickly, walking dead weight for him…He better pick up a crack habit or something because that sounds impossible. He is huge at 145!
Also we will see what Jose Aldo can do real soon against Brown…
by Da Monkey on Aug 10, 2009 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Tabasco, I concur with that opinion, Aldo is only 22 yrs old, even if somehow Brown pulls off the win, Aldo is the future of this division.
by DAVE A on Aug 10, 2009 2:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Brown vs Balls is too early…
let Balls defend his belt a couple of
times first.
and Torres vs Fiber shouldnt happen
by Zim on Aug 9, 2009 11:51 PM EDT reply actions
GOOD VID, of Anderson Silva & Bj Penn Arguing again about who’s the best. Lol
http ://www.bjpenn.com/video/da-best
by *PrettyBoy* on Aug 9, 2009 11:53 PM EDT reply actions
Anderson Silva says that Bj & Lyoto are the best. Which is true!!
by *PrettyBoy* on Aug 9, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I dont think brown can make 135….huge for a featherweight already. Im happy Bowles won!
by ryan on Aug 9, 2009 11:53 PM EDT reply actions
TIVO allows me to pause Torres’s face as he lay there on the mat unconscious. ; )
by mike on Aug 9, 2009 11:55 PM EDT reply actions
WOO HOO!! just found out i won the foursome golf contest with Dan Henderson!! I LOVE MMA MANIA!!
by JAVSTER on Aug 9, 2009 11:56 PM EDT reply actions
does anyone know a site where i can watch the fight i missed the last minute?
by tower on Aug 9, 2009 11:58 PM EDT reply actions
See, I KNEW that Mark Delagrotte giving Miguel Torres a hug would ruin him.
by Gankaho on Aug 9, 2009 11:58 PM EDT reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPss0_Z5BmI link to the full torres fight
by hughes on Aug 10, 2009 12:05 AM EDT reply actions
@Tower
here you go bud I just found it myself. Thank the Rod! haha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUfsG3aSSfM
by Rod of Asclepius on Aug 10, 2009 12:08 AM EDT reply actions
Thanks man i wouldn’t have been able to sleep if I didn’t see it lol dang what an upset
by Tower on Aug 10, 2009 1:37 AM EDT up reply actions
So do they do a Torres/Mizugaki rematch now?
by tiger_style on Aug 10, 2009 12:12 AM EDT reply actions
Naw, Mizu would KO Torres, unless Torres
wants to work his PB & J and use his BJJ
but Mizu’s wrestling is too good, and he’ll
negate Torres BJJ.
I think… Torres just has trouble with
technical strikers and wrestlers. Mizu
didnt have a full camp last time, and only
2 weeks to work. This time he’ll end it
I’d love to see it, but too early on Torres part
by Zim on Aug 10, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
….what?…you fools talkin like brown’s gonna get past ALDO’…
by SOBER on Aug 10, 2009 12:15 AM EDT reply actions
alho is a tool. Brown is going
to KO alho in less then 2 minutes
by Zim on Aug 10, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Ahhh’’ at last someone that understands MMMA match ups. yup Sober, Aldo, in many peoples opinion in the fight community, beats Brown.
by DAVE A on Aug 10, 2009 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Mullet Head, YOU GOT KNOCKED THE F%$K OUT, MANNNNN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by SoCal on Aug 10, 2009 12:18 AM EDT reply actions
….what?….you guy’s are talkin’ like brown’s gonna get past ALDO’….which he won’t since he couldnt take out a 1-handed faber’……and dont trip ‘MIKE’…HOMEBOY’…we’ll keep that mariachi music bangin’…until the rematch’…HOMEBOY’
by SOBER on Aug 10, 2009 12:19 AM EDT reply actions
really? are you serious?
i too am a fan of Leonard
but Mike is a monster.
Like i said. He’s going to KO
alho in 2 minutes or less.
I too hope that Leonard improves
his game, and gets a rematch
by Zim on Aug 10, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Leave the mariachi musico for Boxing.. Mullet Head, stole that idea from DeLaHoya.. C’mon Mullet Head, come up with something on your own!
by SoCal on Aug 10, 2009 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions
most people in that division couldn’t take out a one handed Faber. Mike Brown schooled him the first time and clearly beat him the second time ko or not…How many times does brown have to beat the best to get cred….
Jose Aldo has beat nobody…Mike Brown has beat Faber 2 times, Leonard Garcia, and JEff Curran…Mike brown is going to expose Aldo next. Brown is huge, powerful,great boxing, iron jawed, and has good take down defense.
by Da Monkey on Aug 10, 2009 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions
I agree with pretty much everything yr saying DA MONKEY, however Aldo is 16-1 and 22yrs old, not like Bowles who was just 8-0 with people saying he didn’t beat anyone and couldn’t beat Torres because he has beaten the best. Just watching Aldo fight is enough for me to say he beats Brown.
by DAVE A on Aug 10, 2009 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
At least Torres got some practice waking up on his back looking at the lights….Now he’s ready for Mayweather.
by Daveisyourhero on Aug 10, 2009 12:20 AM EDT reply actions
It’s nice to see some of these smaller weight class guys with some power. Bowles has got some pop in his punches. Torres’s ego needed that loss. Somebody better get Frank Mir a tissue..
by sudnvictory on Aug 10, 2009 12:34 AM EDT reply actions
Damn!!!! Torres got KTFO, the referee should have stop the fight about 2 punches earlier Bowles got in 3 punches after Torres was completely KO’ed
by Rebel664 on Aug 10, 2009 12:58 AM EDT reply actions
Good to see Bowles win. Mir’s commentating really irritated me.
by CaptainLazy on Aug 10, 2009 1:56 AM EDT reply actions
What about Mizugaki vs. Cruz? Winner gets a title shot. and plus, that’s a hell of a fight.
by Madnuts on Aug 10, 2009 2:12 AM EDT reply actions
seems att will be runing wec 1st brown now bowles
by the man on Aug 10, 2009 2:19 AM EDT reply actions
Mizugaki vs. Cruz for title shot? It’d make a hell of a fight.
(Sorry if I post the same comment twice)
by Madnuts on Aug 10, 2009 3:31 AM EDT reply actions
Nice to see a smaller weight class guy with power. Really impressed with Bowles getting off that right backing up from Torres’s attack. Then the right to Torres’s chin while on the canvas was perfectly placed. I think Miguel’s ego needed that loss. Somebody better get Mir a tissue…
by sudnvictory on Aug 10, 2009 4:14 AM EDT reply actions
Glad to see that cócky little wétback get KTFO!
WAR Bowles!
by Lester The Pimp on Aug 10, 2009 7:14 AM EDT reply actions
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