WEC division rankings - post WEC 47
A new champion was crowned at WEC 47 in Columbus, Ohio as challenger Dominick Cruz (15-1) handed bantamweight champion Brian Bowles (8-1) the first loss of his career. Cruz not only earned the WEC belt but assumes the crown as top 135 pound fighter in the world with the win.
Taking a look at the WEC divisions following WEC 47, the next challenger to Cruz's belt could be a number of different contenders.
Joseph Benavidez (12-1), who previously dropped at decision to Cruz at WEC 42, has gone from 25 year old prospect to top flight bantamweight challenger in less than 12 months. Benavidez continues to improve his game and looked overpowering in his submission victory over former 135 pound kingpin Miguel Torres (37-3).
Not to be out done former Pac 10 champion wrestler Scott Jorgenson (9-3) put away Chad George (11-5) in 31 seconds via guillotine choke. Jorgenson has now won three consecutive fights since dropping a controversial split decision to Antonio Banuelos (17-5) in June 2009.
Full UFC and WEC Division by Division Standings
Lightweight (155 pound limit)
WEC Champion: Ben Henderson 11-1 - WEC 48 vs. Donald Cerrone 11-2
1. Donald Cerrone 11-2
2. Anthony Njokuani12-2
3. Jamie Varner 16-3
4. Shane Roller 7-2
5. Kamal Shalorus 6-0-1
6. Ed Ratcliff 7-2
7. Bart Palaszweski 34-13
8. Karen Darabedyan 9-2
9. Ricardo Lamas 8-1
10. Anthony Pettis 9-1
MMA in New York? UCC 1 brings MMA to Jersey City
Upstart promotion Urban Conflict Championship is bringing MMA action a stone's throw away from the Big Apple at the National Guard Armory of Jersey City, NJ on March 19th.
The Jersey City Armory will make a great venue for a MMA fight card, with historical military and prizefighting events taking place inside the building since it opened in 1937.
Press release
On March 19, 2010, Jersey City's National Guard Armory will be the site of the first major Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event to take place directly outside of New York City UCC 1: MERCILESS. This event will introduce a new metropolitan-area MMA fight league called Urban Conflict Championship, whose mission is to continue to drive the popularity of the sport in the Tri-State area.
Olympian MMA Championships 4 results
Liverpool, England
Louis Jenkins def. Mali Richardson by TKO (Knees) 0:51 R1
Pietro Menga def. Brent Crawley by Unanimous Decision
Richie Downes def. Paul Ramsdale by TKO (Punches) 0:56 R1
Michael Reid def. Neil Dutson by Unanimous Decision
Mike Wilkinson def. Neil Spring by Submission Rear-Naked Choke 3:42 R1
Danny Sweeney def. Nij Wright by Submission Armbar 1:15 R1
James Manning def. Jason Muldoon by Submission North-South Choke 1:45 R1
Ronan McKay def. James Gladden by Submission Armbar 0:36 R2
Chris Fishgold def. Neil McGuigan by Submission Rear-Naked Choke 3:33 R1
James McGuinness def. Declan Williams by Submission Armbar 4:42 R1
Wayne Murrie def. Peter Irving by Unanimous Decision
Paul Sass def. Jason Young by Submission Heel Hook 2:01 R1
Hollywood, FL-The professional MMA debut of local Florida brawler Da Da 5000 AKA Dhafir Harris (1-0) netted mixed results at Action Fight League's Rumble at the Rock event. Harris fighting at heavyweight took to the cage versus Cedric James (0-2) in a contest billed as a super-fight.
Attaining internet stardom on YouTube, the 32 year old Harris had taken the baton left behind by ex-street fighter turned MMA fighter Kimbo Slice in South Florida. In less than three minutes of in cage action Harris showed off his wild punching style against James, but it was the unheralded man in the cage who took control of the fight.
XFL full results & Jake Rosholt submission of Rudy Lindsey fight video
Tulsa, OK-One of the most active states in MMA put together a hybrid card featuring both professional MMA and kickboxing bouts at XFL March Badness in Oklahoma. The return of ex Oklahoma State wrestler and UFC fighter Jake Rosholt shared the bill with two title fights on the night's marquee.
21 year old middleweight prospect Trey Houston (3-0) downed Brandon Gaines (5-11) for the second time in as many fights. The play by play was eerily similar to that of their first meeting at Strikeforce Challengers in September 2009. Houston again pulled off a fight ending submission two minutes into the second period, this time by armbar at the 2:07 mark, with the first meeting halted after an arm-triangle choke.
WEC 47 results- Cruz captures 135 lb. belt from Bowles & Benavidez runs over Torres
WEC 47 results
Columbus, OH
Dominick Cruz def. Brian Bowles by TKO (doctor's stoppage) 5:00 R2
Joseph Benavidez def. Miguel Torres by submission guillotine choke 2:57 R2
Javier Vazquez def. Jens Pulver by submission arm-bar 3:41 R1
L.C. Davis def. Deividas Taurosevicius by majority decision (29-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Bart Palaszewski def. Karen Darabedyan by submission armbar 4:40 R1
Scott Jorgensen def. Chad George by submission guillotine choke 0:31 R1
Chad Mendes def. Erik Koch by unanimous decision
Anthony Pettis def. Danny Castillo by KO (head kick) 2:17 R1
Leonard Garcia vs. George Roop declared a draw (27-29, 29-27, 28-28)
Ricardo Lamas def. Bendy Casimir by KO (knee) 3:43 R1
Fredson Paixao def. Courtney Buck by submission rear naked choke 2:39 R1
Playboy Fight Night results- Doug Marshall submits BJ Lacy in third round
Playboy Fight Night pro card results
Visalia, CA
Gabby Solorio def. Mike Craddock by Unanimous Decision
Art Arciniega def. Tom Peterson by Unanimous Decision
Doug Hunt def. Steve Ramirez by Unanimous Decision
Doug Marshall BJ Lacy by Submission Rear-Naked Choke 1:35 R3
Ring of Fire results- John Alessio and Justin Wren pick up first round wins
Ring of Fire 37 results
Omaha, NE
Alonzo Martinez def. Demi Deeds by submission rear naked choke R1
John Alessio def. Matt Delanoit by submission rear naked choke R1
Chad Reiner def. Brian Green by unanimous decision
Sean Wilson def. Luke Caudillo by TKO R2
Justin Wren def. Josh Henry by TKO R1
Pete Grimes def. Donavon Winters by unanimous decision
Vinny Lopez def. Andy Smith by unanimous decision
Enrique Thomas def. Steve Luccino by submission rear naked choke R3
Justin Linner def. Brett Hodgen by submission rear naked choke R1
Roberto Rojas Jr. def. Jason Prorok by TKO R1
Joel Frandsen def. Matt Williams by TKO R2
Johnny Nunez def. Jeremy Harper by submission armbar R2
John Devall def. Justin Seffron by submission rear naked choke R1
WEC 47 video previews: Bowles vs. Cruz & Torres vs. Benavidez plus official fight card
WEC 47: Bowles vs. Cruz
Columbus, OH
Brian Bowles vs. Dominick Cruz
Joseph Benavidez vs. Miguel Torres
Jens Pulver vs. Javier Vazquez
L.C. Davis vs. Deividas Taurosevicius
Karen Darabedyan vs. Bart Palaszewski
Chad George vs. Scott Jorgensen
Erik Koch vs. Chad Mendes
Danny Castillo vs. Anthony Pettis
Leonard Garcia vs. George Roop
Bendy Casimir vs. Ricardo Lamas
Courtney Buck vs. Fredson Paixao
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