Frank Curreri, WEC – Those who labeled Dominick Cruz to be a light puncher must eat their words following his masterful performance night against WEC bantamweight champion Brian Bowles. The 4-to-1 underdog battered Bowles over two rounds with crisp punching combinations and leg kicks, and Cruz went back to his corner at the end of round two and did not return for a third round. The unbeaten champion told doctors his hand was broken and opted not to continue fighting, conceding his title to his tearful and overjoyed challenger.
Cruz Wins WEC Bantamweight Title; Benavidez Tops Torres
Frank Curreri, WEC – Those who labeled Dominick Cruz to be a light puncher must eat their words following his masterful performance night against WEC bantamweight champion Brian Bowles. The 4-to-1 underdog battered Bowles over two rounds with crisp punching combinations and leg kicks, and Cruz went back to his corner at the end of round two and did not return for a third round. The unbeaten champion told doctors his hand was broken and opted not to continue fighting, conceding his title to his tearful and overjoyed challenger.