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Tonight’s card…
* WEC Bantamweight Title Fight - Miguel Torres *Champion* vs. Brian Bowles
* WEC Bantamweight Division Fight - Joseph Benavidez vs. Dominick Cruz
* WEC Lightweight Division Fight - Ricardo Lamas vs. Danny Castillo
* WEC Bantamweight Division Fight - Takeya Mizugaki vs. Jeff Curran
* WEC Featherweight Division Fight - Leonard Garcia vs. Jameel Massouh
Here are the preliminary fight results…
* LC Davis def. Javier Vasquez by split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
* Diego Nunes def. Rafael Vasquez by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
* Rani Yahya def. John Hosman by submission via North/South Choke (2:08, R1)
* Ed Ratcliff def. Phil Cardella by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
* Shane Roller def. Marcus Hicks by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
* Cole Province def. Fredson Paixao by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Todd Harris welcomes the viewers to the event before introducing Frank Mir, both then start talking about the evenings card.
Fight #1 - WEC Featherweight Division Fight
Leonard Garcia (16-4-0) vs. Jameel Massouh (21-5-0)
Referee: Steve Mazagatti
Round One
The round begins with both fighters hitting each other with jabs, Jameel Massouh then hits Leonard Garcia with a few leg kicks. Leonard Garcia then hits Jameel Massouh with a straight left to the face, Leonard Garcia then drops Jameel Massouh with a viscous right hook. Leonad Garcia then jumps on top of Jameel Massouh and starts assaulting him with punches and elbows, the fighters stand back and go into the clinch where Leonard Garcia hits Jameel Massouh with knee strikes. Jameel Massouh recovers and scores a takedown on Leonard Garcia, Jameel Massouh then moves into the half guard of Leonard Garcia. Jameel Massouh postures up and hits Leonard Garcia with elbow strikes, Jameel Massouh hits Leonard Garcia with punches as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Jameel Massouh hitting Leonard Garcia with a leg kick, Jameel Massouh then scores a takedown on Leonard Garcia. Leonard Garcia quickly catches Jameel Massouh in the guillotine choke, Jameel Massouh escapes the guillotine choke and moves into Leonard Garcia’s full guard. Jameel Massouh then transitions into half guard on Leonard Garcia, Jameel Massouh then hits Leonard Garcia with short elbow strikes. Jameel Massouh then locks Leonard Garcia in the darce choke, Jameel Massouh releases the hold to get back control on Leonard Garcia. The fighters separate and Jameel Massouh hits Leonard Garcia with a leg kick, Leonard Garcia responds by hitting Jameel Massouh with some knee strikes. Jameel Massouh holds Leonard Garcia against the cage wall as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Leonard Garcia attempting a head kick on Jameel Massouh, Jameel Massouh responds by hitting Leonard Garcia with a leg kick. Leonard Garcia then hit’s a charging Jameel Massouh with a short left hook, Jameel Massouh responds by hitting Leonard Garcia with a leg kick. Leonard Garcia then hits Jameel Massouh with a left hook to the face, Leonard Garcia then dazes Jameel Massouh with a spinning back kick. Jameel Massouh recovers and hits Leonard Garcia with a body kick, Jameel Massouh then holds Leonard Garcia against the cage wall while hitting him with knee strikes. Leonard Gacria responds by hitting Jameel Massouh with a leg kick, Jameel Massouh then hits Leonard Garcia with two straight leg kicks as the round ends.
Fight Result: Leonard Garcia def. Jameel Massouh by split decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Post fight interview with Leonard Garcia, who said he thought he finished Jameel Massouh with the punch in the first round and he is learning to fight smarter.
Takeya Mizugaki and Jeff Curran are shown in their respective locker rooms.
Fight #2 - WEC Bantamweight Division Fight
Takeya Mizugaki (11-3-2) vs. Jeff Curran (31-11-1)
Referee: Josh Rosenthal
Round One
The round begins with both fighters throwing leg kicks at each other, Jeff Curran catches the leg of Takeya Mizugaki during a kick attempt and forces him against the cage wall. Takeya Mizugaki starts peppering Jeff Curran with punches to the ribs, both fighters then start hitting each other with knee strikes to the ribs. Takeya Mizugaki then scores a takedown on Jeff Curran, Takeya Mizugaki then moves into the full guard of Jeff Curran while hitting him with punches. Jeff Curran nearly applies an arm bar on Takeya Mizugaki before gaining back control, Takeya Mizugaki breaks free and moves into the open guard of Jeff Curran as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Jeff Curran hitting Takeya Mizugaki with a punching combination, Jeff Curran then hits Takeya Mizugaki with a few leg kicks. Both fighters then assault each other with punches to the face, Takeya Mizugaki then forces Jeff Curran against the cage wall. Takeya Mizugaki then scores a takedown on Jeff Curran, Takeya Mizugaki then moves into the full guard of Jeff Curran. Jeff Curran then hits Takeya Mizugaki with heel kicks to the back, Jeff Curran locks Takeya Mizugaki in the guillotine choke from out of nowhere as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Takeya Mizugaki hitting Jeff Curran with a right to the face, Jeff Curran then hits Takeya Mizugaki in the chest with knee strikes. Takeya Mizugaki then scores a takedown on Jeff Curran, Jeff Curran then nearly gets Takeya Mizugaki in the guillotine choke. Jeff Curran kicks and punches Takeya Mizugaki while on his back, Takeya Mizugaki moves into the half guard of Jeff Curran. Takeya Mizugaki then starts hitting Jeff Curran with short elbow strikes, Jeff Curran sweeps Takeya Mizugaki and locks in a triangle choke as the round ends.
Fight Result: Takeya Mizugaki def. Jeff Curran by split decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Post fight interview with Takeya Mizugaki, who says he survived the triangle choke due to his heart and he wants another shot at the WEC Bantamweight Title.
Craig Hummer interviews Ben Henderson, who says his training camp has gone well and that his eye surgery will not effect the fight. Craig Hummer then interviews Donald Cerrone, who comments on the Leonard Garcia fight and that he is working on his takedown defense.
Matt Iseman, Mike Brown and The Tapout Crew where shown in the crowd.
Fight #3 - WEC Lightweight Division Fight
Ricardo Lamas (6-0-0) vs. Danny Castillo (7-1-0)
Referee: Herb Dean
Round One
The round begins with Ricardo Lamas hitting Danny Castillo with a jab, Danny Castillo responds by hitting Ricardo Lamas with a body punch. Danny Castillo then hits Ricardo Lamas with a few jabs, Ricardo Lamas then hits Danny Castillo with a leg kick. Danny Castillo responds by hitting Ricardo Lamas with a few leg kicks, Ricardo Lamas grazes Danny Castillo with a head kick. Danny Castillo then hits Ricardo Lamas with a few body punches, Ricardo Lamas then hits Danny Castillo with a leg kick. The fighters go into the clinch and exchange knee strikes, Ricardo Lamas hits Danny Castillo with a leg kick as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Danny Castillo hitting Ricardo Lamas with a few leg kicks, Danny Castillo then shoves Ricardo Lamas into the cage wall. Ricardo Lamas then hits Danny Castillo with a body kick, Danny Castillo responds by hitting Ricardo Lamas with a leg kick. Ricardo Lamas recovers by hitting Danny Castillo with a leg kick, both fighters hit each other with body and head punches. Ricardo Lamas then hits Danny Castillo with an inside leg kick, Danny Castillo then nails Ricardo Lamas with a body punch. Danny Castillo then rocks Ricardo Lamas with a right hook that drops him, Danny Castillo then pounds Ricardo Lamas with a few more punches and referee Herb Dean steps in.
Fight Result: Danny Castillo def. Ricardo Lamas by TKO via strikes (4:15, R2)
Post Fight interview with Danny Castillo, who says that his momentum lead him to victory and his preparation lead to the victory.
Joseph Benavidez and Dominick Cruz were shown in their respective locker rooms.
Fight #4 - WEC Bantamweight Division Fight
Joseph Benavidez (10-0-0) vs. Dominick Cruz (13-1-0)
Referee: Steve Mazzagati
Round One
The round begins with both fighters connecting with leg kicks, Joseph Benavidez then hits Dominick Cruz with a body kick. Dominick Cruz catches the leg of Joseph Benavidez and punches him in the face, Joseph Benavidez then hits Dominick Cruz with a right hook. Dominick Cruz then scores a takedown on Joseph Benavidez, Dominick Cruz moves to the half guard of Joseph Benavidez. Joseph Benavidez locks Dominick Cruz in a guillotine choke, Dominick Cruz escapes and both fighters stand up. Joseph Benavidez then hits Dominick Cruz with a short left and leg kick, Dominick Cruz briefly puts Joseph Benavidez on the mat with a takedown. Dominick Cruz gets another takedown on Joseph Benavidez and gets back control, Joseph Benavidez finds a way to stand up after a scramble as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Joseph Benavidez hitting Dominick Cruz with a head kick, Dominick Cruz responds by hitting Joseph Benavidez with a flurry of punches. Joseph Benavidez then hits Dominick Cruz with an overhand left, Dominick Cruz violently attacks Joseph Benavidez with another flurry of punches and a takedown. The fighters stand up and Joseph Benavidez hits Dominick Cruz with a leaping body kick, Joseph Benavidez then hits Dominick Cruz with a straight right. Joseph Benavidez then hits Dominick Cruz with a spinning back elbow strike, Dominick Cruz then scores a takedown on Joseph Benavidez as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Joseph Benavidez hitting Dominick Cruz with a push kick, Joseph Benavidez then hits Dominick Cruz with two short uppercuts. Dominick Cruz then hits Joseph Benavidez with a leg kick, Dominick Cruz then scores a takedown on Joseph Benavidez. The fighters stand back up and Joseph Benavidez hits Dominick Cruz with a leg kick, Joseph Benavidez then grazes Dominick Cruz with a spinning back fist. Both fighters the hit each other with head punches at the same time, Dominick Cruz then scores another takedown on Joseph Benavidez. The fighters stand back up and Dominick Cruz hits Joseph Benavidez with a head kick, Dominick Cruz scores a takedown on Joseph Benavidez and gets back control as the round ends.
Fight Result: Dominick Cruz def. Joseph Benavidez by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Post fight interview with Dominick Cruz, who says he is the top contender for the WEC Bantamweight Title and looks forward to a fight with Miguel Torres.
Miguel Torres and Brian Bowles were shown in their respective locker rooms.
Main Event - WEC Bantamweight Title Fight
Miguel Torres *Champion* (36-1-0) vs. Brian Bowles (7-0-0)
Referee: Josh Rosenthal
Round One
The round begins with Miguel Torres hitting Brian Bowles with a body kick, Brian Bowles then rocks Miguel Torres with a right hook. The fighters go in the clinch and Brian Bowles scores a takedown on Miguel Torres, Brian Bowles moves to the full guard of Miguel Torres. Brian Bowles starts nailing Miguel Torres with short elbow strikes, the fighters stand up and Miguel Torres hits Brian Bowles with a straight right and a flurry of punches. Brian Bowles recovers by dropping Miguel Torres with a right uppercut, Brian Bowles then knocks Miguel Torres out with a series of punches to the head and referee Josh Rosenthal stops the fight.
Fight Result: Brian Bowles def. Miguel Torres by TKO via strikes (3:57, R1) to win the WEC Bantamweight Title
Post fight interview with Brian Bowles, who says he was confident that he could win the fight and that his game plan worked.
