LAS VEGAS – Proving the first win was no fluke and extending his undefeated streak at 135 pounds, WEC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz topped Joseph Benavidez in the headliner of Wednesday’s WEC 50 event.
It was far from a walk in the park for Cruz, though, and the champ settled for a split-decision victory to claim his first successful title defense.
WEC 50 took place at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, and the night’s main card aired live on Versus.