Brian Bowles vs. Takeya Mizugaki Slotted for UFC 132

by Nick Thomas on Apr 18, 2011 11:49 PM EDT in UFC News

The UFC announced another bantamweight bout this evening, to take place on the UFC 132 card in Las Vegas this July. Former WEC bantamweight champion Brian Bowles will look to take another step towards regaining his belt against Japanese slugger, Takeya Mizugaki. Mizugaki made his UFC debut in March, taking a split decision win over Reuben Duran, while Bowles choked out Damacio Page for a second time on the same card.

"Brian Bowles looks to regain the bantamweight championship title, but first he’ll have to take on hard-hitting perennial top-10 contender Takeya Mizugaki at UFC 132," said Dana White.

Brian Bowles (9-1)
Win Damacio Page - Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) UFC Versus 3
Loss Dominick Cruz - TKO (Doctor Stoppage) WEC 47
Win Miguel Torres - KO (Punches) WEC 42

Takeya Mizugaki (14-5-2)
Win Reuben Duran - Decision (Split) UFC Versus 3
Loss Urijah Faber - Technical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) WEC 52
Win Rani Yahya - Decision (Unanimous) WEC 48

July 2nd, live on Pay-per-view from Las Vegas, Nevada:

Dominick Cruz vs. Urijah Faber [BW title]
Wanderlei Silva vs. Chris Leben
Carlos Condit vs. Dong Hyun Kim
Ryan Bader vs. Tito Ortiz
Melvin Guillard vs. Shane Roller
Evan Dunham vs. George Sotiropoulos
Brian Bowles vs. Takeya Mizugaki
Anthony Njokuani vs. Andre Winner
Matt Wiman vs. Dennis Siver
Erik Koch vs. Cub Swanson

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Takeya Mizugaki kind of sucks

Look at this fool’s record. It’s great up until he finally gets to America and fights in the WEC. COMPETITION LACKING IN JAPAN (DREAM).

People who don't have the patience for the technical aspect of MMA should think about getting into another sport. THIS ONE requires BRAINS.

by i_am_awesome_o on Apr 18, 2011 11:54 PM EDT reply actions

The guy gave Torres the fight of his life when Torres was untouchable, IIRC.

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by T.C. Engel on Apr 19, 2011 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions

Where does DREAM even come into the equation with Takeya Mizugaki?

by Brent Ducharme on Apr 19, 2011 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions

Go look at Mizugaki's record. Beats ass in Japan and then...Blah

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by i_am_awesome_o on Apr 19, 2011 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions

The competition in the WEC is better than the competition on cage force and shooto.

What’s that have to do with DREAM?

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by Tonley on Apr 19, 2011 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions

um, there's quite a lot of Japanese fighters in Dream,

and I thought that would be relevant, since that’s the only worldly popular MMA thing going on over there. I think the competition is lacking in DREAM.

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by i_am_awesome_o on Apr 19, 2011 2:38 AM EDT up reply actions

I think his point is that Mizugaki has never fought in DREAM.

by Tedd Welch on Apr 19, 2011 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions

Tedd Welch wins, as usual.

by Brent Ducharme on Apr 19, 2011 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions

I’ll take the compliment, but you’re doing all the winning here. I just dumbed it down.

by Tedd Welch on Apr 19, 2011 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, Mizugaki sucks for only losing to top five greats in Torres, Jorgensen, and Faber in the last four years. How terrible was he going five rounds in a classic against the number 1 fighter at 135 lbs on late notice in his American debut?

Seriously though and sarcasm aside, Mizugaki vs Bowles should be awesome, and it’s a great fight between two elite 135 lbs.

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by RagingNoodles on Apr 19, 2011 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions

your sig is quite ironic.

look at the fool’s record? how about watch his actual fights.

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by Grappo on Apr 19, 2011 3:32 AM EDT up reply actions

I was one of the authors of the Port Huron Statement.

Were you really? If so, then you deserve some of sort of mad props.

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by Drunken cutman on Apr 19, 2011 6:54 AM EDT up reply actions

Tom Hayden's an MMA fan?

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by ElliotMatheny on Apr 19, 2011 8:13 AM EDT up reply actions

the original Port Huron Statement, or the compromised second draft?

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by R.T. on Apr 19, 2011 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions

hopefully this ones on spike

should be an awesome fight, i’d have to favor bowles though

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by milk72 on Apr 18, 2011 11:56 PM EDT reply actions

Bowles impressed me in his last bout against Damacio Page. He transitions well from striking, to wrestling, to BJJ.

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by chrisbboy82 on Apr 19, 2011 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions

I like this fight but man Mizugaki once again being fed to the stars

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by MaZZacare on Apr 18, 2011 11:56 PM EDT reply actions

he gives them a highlight win

the torres fight was awesome and the faber fight propelled faber right into contention at 135

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by milk72 on Apr 18, 2011 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Mizugaki is the Jardine of 135.

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by pdl on Apr 19, 2011 3:00 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

well

he’s not getting handled with kid gloves but he’s getting lots of opportunities to prove he belongs at the top.

by Clifford J on Apr 19, 2011 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions

War Mizugaki, love that dude.

Awesome fight, shame it probably won’t make anything higher than Facebook.

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by T.C. Engel on Apr 19, 2011 12:04 AM EDT reply actions

great matchup

i expect them to anounce Benevidez vs WIneland soon seing as how they are the only top 10 bantamweights currently without a fight

by darkotto23 on Apr 19, 2011 12:13 AM EDT reply actions

Good thinking, I never even thought of that.

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by T.C. Engel on Apr 19, 2011 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions

Benavidez says he doesn't want to fight until fall,

so I imagine he’ll wait for the winner of this one, or possibly Mighty Mouse if he beats Barao.

by Scott Haber on Apr 19, 2011 8:17 AM EDT up reply actions

Mizugaki's record says it all

It’s great if you’re a fan to just be entertained. I didn’t say I thought he was boring. He just isn’t THAT great. He’d kick my ass. LOL

People who don't have the patience for the technical aspect of MMA should think about getting into another sport. THIS ONE requires BRAINS.

by i_am_awesome_o on Apr 19, 2011 12:19 AM EDT reply actions

I didn’t say I thought he was boring. He just isn’t THAT great.

actually you said

Takeya Mizugaki kind of sucks

which means he isn’t great at all, or even good.

I was one of the authors of the Port Huron Statement.

by Grappo on Apr 19, 2011 3:35 AM EDT up reply actions

A record isn't only numbers bro.

Only fighters in the top 5 have beat him, and he’s beaten everyone else.

He’s one of the top ten guys in his weight category in the ENTIRE WORLD.

He’s pretty darn good.

by TrueTillDeath on Apr 19, 2011 4:34 AM EDT up reply actions

Title Eliminator?

No?

by The Burning Scheyer Jersey on Apr 19, 2011 12:36 AM EDT reply actions

If Bowles wins he gets the shot, I imagine. If Mizugaki wins, Kenny Florian will drop to 135 and fight for the belt.

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by Earl Montclair on Apr 19, 2011 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs

I think if Faber catches the title, it would set up a pretty cool Faber – Bowles fight. I’m not sure if a Bowles – Cruz rematch is hot just yet, but I wouldn’t complain.

by Horselover Fat on Apr 19, 2011 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions