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Torres stunned by Benavidez

Mar 6, 2010 | by MattE | No Comments

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By Matt Erickson
cagedin.mma@gmail.com

East Chicago native Miguel Torres set out on a quest to reclaim the World Extreme Cagefighting bantamweight title on Saturday night, but his journey took a major detour against Joseph Benavidez.

Halfway through the second round, Benavidez took Torres to the ground, where he dropped an elbow to Torres’ forehead that cut the former champion deeply.

Benavidez wasted no time and sunk in a guillotine choke hold on Torres. Torres tried to roll the position over, but Benavidez had the hold in too deep.

Just seven months after being knocked out for the first time when he lost his belt to Brian Bowles, Torres found himself tapping out for the first time. (more…)

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Promoter says Toney ‘railroaded’ him out of deal before signing with UFC

Mar 3, 2010 | by MattE | 1 Comment

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By Matt Erickson
cagedin.mma@gmail.com
When James Toney was spotted at UFC 108 in January, the rumors immediately began to circulate that the professional boxer wanted to take a stab at mixed martial arts.
Reports said Toney, who has a 72-6-3 record as a boxer, spoke with UFC president Dana White after the event about fighting for the promotion. [...]

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Bonnar plans to contest UFC 110 loss to Soszynski

Feb 24, 2010 | by MattE | 2 Comments

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By Matt Erickson
cagedin.mma@gmail.com
Munster native Stephan Bonnar plans to contest the result of his loss at UFC 110 in Sydney, he told Caged In on Tuesday.
In the third round of his light heavyweight bout against Krzysztof Soszynski, Bonnar and “The Polish Experiment” accidentally clashed heads. The result was a cut on Bonnar’s forehead that was deep [...]

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