Issue 055

October 2009

The moment a champion falls is often played and replayed, and as stunning, shocking and visceral the close-up footage of their final moments as title holder can be, it is sometimes wise to zoom out and consider, quite literally, the bigger picture. The fallen figure of former WEC 135lb champ Miguel Torres and the victorious Brian Bowles stick out, while there is a mix and shock, joy and disbelief at Octagonside.  

Photo: Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC

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