Dominick Cruz shares something in common with Brian Bowles, whom he meets this Saturday for the bantamweight title at WEC 47 in Columbus, Ohio, - both won bouts in 2009 that nobody expected them to.

The 24-year-old Cruz, who earned his shot at Bowles after a unanimous decision over Joseph Benavidez at WEC 42 last August, discusses his familiarity with being the underdog and breaks down the champion's game on the eve of their first encounter.