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and earned a unanimous decision. Then on Tuesday, he found out that his right hand left the fight intact.
that the fighter's injuries were not as severe as originally believed.
"It's not broken," he said. "There is some injury as anyone could tell from the swelling that followed, but the big thing was it's not broken, so whatever it is shouldn't keep him out for long."
Bowles didn't see a doctor until returning home from Las Vegas, and waiting for the swelling to partially subside.
via guillotine choke submission.
-- ironically, also 10-1 -- is a more deserving candidate, Beach cites historical precedent as to why Bowles should get the title match opportunity.
and WEC, whenever the champ lost, he got a rematch within a fight or two, as long as he's winning. Look back at Bowles' record up until he faced Cruz. That fight ended with a broken hand. History has kind of rewritten itself that Cruz finished it. But the only thing that happened is he won the first two rounds against someone with a broken hand. I'm not saying he wouldn't have won, but Brian could've knocked him out or submitted him somewhere in the last three rounds.
in a submission of the night, and then he comes comes back and beats a tough Mizugaki. It's almost a little disrespectful to even question why Mighty Mouse in there. People are so used to seeing Brian finish and he wasn't able to do it, but it was still a solid win. He deserves it."
/WEC wins, four by submission and two by KO. Johnson has been to decisions in four of his 11 pro fights. All of those, however, have come since signing with Zuffa in April 2010. During that time, his only finish has come in a third-round submission of Damacio Page. It was the second win in his current four-fight win streak.
The UFC has yet to tip their hand as to the next challenger for Cruz, but Bowles and Johnson remain the most likely candidates.
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Brian Bowles attempts to choke out Takeya Mizugaki at UFC 132 on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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Brian Bowles (right) throws a punch at Takeya Mizugaki at UFC 132 on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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Brian Bowles (right) throws a punch at Takeya Mizugaki at UFC 132 on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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Brian Bowles (left) and Takeya Mizugaki make weight for UFC 132 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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Brian Bowles makes weight for UFC 132 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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