One night after UFC presented its newsworthy–but underwhelming–UFC 101 card, fellow Zuffa promotion WEC returned with its “WEC 42: Torres vs. Bowles event.” Featuring Bantamweight Champion Miguel “Angel” Torres against Brian Bowles, the card promised to deliver the high-paced, “small man” action that has made WEC events can’t-miss.
PRELIMINARY CARD
LC Davis b. Javier Vasquez via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
Diego Nunes b. Rafael Dias via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Rani Yahya b. John Hosman via submission (north-south choke) at 2:08 of Round One
Ed Ratcliff b. Phil Cardella via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Shane Roller b. Marcus Hicks via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Cole Province b. Fredson Paixao via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
MAIN CARD
Leonard Garcia b. Jameel Massouh via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Takeya Mizugaki b. Jeff Curran via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Danny Catillo b. Ricardo Lamas via TKO (strikes) at 4:15 of Round 2
Dominic Cruz b. Joseph Benavidez via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Brian Bowles b. Miguel Torres via knockout (strikes) at 3:57 of Round 1 to become the new WEC Bantamweight Champion
*Note: It appears that this might have officially been ruled a TKO finish, but if so, that is a suspect call since Torres appeared to be clearly knocked out by the ground and pound.