WEC Quick Quote: Brian Bowles welcomes a Miguel Torres rematch -- and another knockout to go with it
by James Kimball on Mar 2, 2010 2:25 PM EST
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"I knew that I was gonna win that night [against Miguel Torres]. I felt unbeatable going into that fight. I've never felt that good before. I was just totally calm and I was so sure that I was gonna win that I thought something was wrong because I was so confident ... I rocked his world and left him thinking about me night and day. If he wins and I win, he'll get a chance to fight me again... He may think that he's a totally different fighter now, but he's still the same fighter. Things come slow when you make changes a style you've had for so long. Another fight between us would go just like it did last time."
WEC bantamweight champion Brian Bowles is set to defend his crown against Dominick Cruz this Saturday night (March 6) from Columbus, Ohio. But before he throws down with Cruz, Bowles joined Pro MMA Radio to talk about the fight with Cruz, and of course, his stunning upset of former bantamweight kingpin Miguel Angel Torres. And as much as Torres wants to believe that a rematch would yield a different result, Bowles insists that another fight with Miguel would go down the exact same way. Is he right? Is Brian Bowles the better fighter, or did Miguel just get "caught" that night?
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No he wont
it is the same situation as Faber and Brown – brown is his krypotonite just like bowles is miguels!
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by Randy for Couture on Mar 2, 2010 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
maybe but
Urijah not breaking his hand coulda made a difference. It was great fight, if they ever fight again I think faber takes a decision.
by Phenomenal Angel on Mar 2, 2010 5:45 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
hmm..
torres wud win if he fought smart, he was too aggressive and just ran into the punches, torres only did one count punch the whhole fight and it stunned bowles..
For what profit is it to man if he gains the world , and loses his own soul?
- Matthew 16:26
it will be interesting
to see if he can control himself and stick to that gameplan, or if he’ll rush in because he wants to prove he can beat Bowles down?
I forsee bad things happening if he decides to charge in again.
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Bowles Should Be Careful What He Asks For
Miguel Will Beat him. Actually I think Bowles will lose this next fight. Miguel Will Win His Next Fight. Miguel Will Win BAck The Title While Bowles Wins the fight after his Loss Setting up End of The Year Rematch
dang ANS
You should be a weatherman! That’s true forecasting right there. And sounds very likely.
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by PSYQO78 on Mar 2, 2010 4:50 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
except i see Bowles beating him again
But that might just be my personal disdain for Torres. He was a total cocky shit when I met him.
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by PSYQO78 on Mar 2, 2010 4:53 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
He is Cocky.
However he is also one of the best MMA fighters to ever compete in our sport.
by AintNoSunshine on Mar 2, 2010 4:55 PM EST up reply actions
Miguel Torres is too mouthy
I called for bad things to come his way the instant I read his mania interview a few moments before the fight and he said he wasn’t even going to throw a jab the whole first round.
Not the words of a true champion. While you may think you’re capable of this, saying it is an instant advantage for your opponent if you follow through. And if you don’t you’re a moron for saying it. It was insulting to an undefeated opponent that he thankfully paid for.
You don’t become the best by not utilizing the tools that helped get you there.
worbanizer
by daniel worby on Mar 2, 2010 5:09 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I agree Torres is the better all around fighter but you could tell he was way overconfident against Bowles which he paid for.
by Captain Ernesto on Mar 2, 2010 5:28 PM EST up reply actions
i can't say for sure that he is better than Bowles
I don’t think i have seen enough of Bowles to deem him the lesser fighter.
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by PSYQO78 on Mar 2, 2010 5:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Torres will whoop bowles in a rematch!
Miguel got 2 careless like Melvin manhoef did against Robbie lawler.
I Think Lawler was more of a Lucky Heave
Bowles actually beat up Torres as he rushed in. Melvin was absolutely murdering Robbie and Robbie Off Balance threw an oevr hand
by AintNoSunshine on Mar 2, 2010 5:08 PM EST up reply actions
now that one i can agree on
I feel Melvin definitely takes any rematch with Ruthless. Although I really like both fighters so I’m okay with any result. Those 2 have so much heart and really seem to love to entertain. I applaud fighters of that stature, and that fight will go down with Scott Smith/Le as one of the most shocking, yet entertaining moments off Mma history to me.
worbanizer
by daniel worby on Mar 2, 2010 5:14 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
now that one i can agree on
Side note: throw in the back elbow from Brown on Faber as shocking victories.
Sorry, back to the task at hand. I feel Melvin definitely takes any rematch with Ruthless. Although I really like both fighters so I’m okay with any result. Those 2 have so much heart and really seem to love to entertain. I applaud fighters of that stature, and that fight will go down with Scott Smith/Le as one of the most shocking, yet entertaining moments off Mma history to me.
worbanizer
by daniel worby on Mar 2, 2010 5:15 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
eff! sorry guys. double post... sort of.
worbanizer
by daniel worby on Mar 2, 2010 5:16 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Ugh U Confused me For a Sec LOL
But I agree about Miguel being Mouthy. He stayed on top of the Division for so long he believed himself untouchable. But I Think he is a true Champion.
by AintNoSunshine on Mar 2, 2010 5:17 PM EST up reply actions
ha ha sorry ANS i even confused myself slightly.
Going to be a good fight for sure. I applaud the accomplishments of Miguel no doubt, but I will be pulling for Bowles, and I do like what I have seen from him both inside and outside the cage thus far.
worbanizer
by daniel worby on Mar 2, 2010 6:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Both threw hail marys after getting rocked
I think the rematch comes they won’t be as careless. Both were kicking ass! Wud luv 2 see either 1 of those rematches. Bowles has no easy task in front of him in dominck Cruz , shud be a gud fight also.
by d*locc on Mar 2, 2010 6:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Torres is/was overrated
I wasn’t surprised to see him lose, and I personally think Bowles will beat him again.
torres will tie any BW into a knot on the ground. people are just afraid to go there with him
Fedor played Russian Roulette with a fully loaded gun and won.
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What is torres 37-2 or something like that after that loss. He losses once and he is overrated, I bet you said the same thing when gsp lost to serra. Torres is still a p4p beast and will come back stronger.
Look, this guy is overconfident and that’s OK if he doesn’t let it overwhelm himself. You know, he’s on the spotlight now but just winning fights he’ll be on the top. Torres is great like fighter and person and has a respected score in MMA. What I have analyzed is that Torres hasn’t said bullshit and his statements make sense. Maybe Torres has gotten his prime while Brian is good but it has gas so much to improve.
If Miguel get a crack against Bowles and loss, do you think is it a good idea to go up the next division?
"Once Flamengo, Flamengo until die"
I so enjoyed watching Bowles KO Torres
And I wont mind seeing it again :)
by Lester The Pimp on Mar 3, 2010 10:20 AM EST reply actions
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