WEC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz will defend his title against Scott Jorgensen at WEC 53 on Dec. 16 in Arizona.
Cruz (16-1, 6-1 WEC) successfully defended his belt, earning a split-decision win over Joseph Benavidez at WEC 50. Since losing to Urijah Faber in a WEC featherweight championship bout, Cruz has gone 6-0, including 5-0 at bantamweight.
Jorgensen (11-3, 7-2 WEC) has won five fights in a row and has earned two Fight of the Night honors during that streak. Most recently, Jorgensen defeated Brad Pickett by unanimous decision at WEC 50 to earn a shot at the bantamweight strap.
This is the second title bout announced for WEC 53. Ben Henderson will also defend his WEC lightweight title against Anthony Pettis.
Cruz last three fights
Win (Split Decision) Joseph Benavidez - WEC 50
Win (TKO - Doctor Stoppage) Brian Bowles - WEC 47
Win (Unanimous Decision) Joseph Benavidez - WEC 42
Jorgensen last three fights:
Win (Unanimous Decision) Brad Pickett - WEC 50
Win (Unanimous Decision) Antonio Banuelos - WEC 48
Win (Submission - Guillotine Choke) Chad George - WEC 47
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