WEC 42: The Recap

It may not have the big-name fighters of the UFC but the WEC once again delivered a strong overall card during WEC 42, highlighted by one of the year’s biggest upsets, as Brian Bowles scored a first-round TKO over pound-for-pound king Miguel Angel Torres. Dominick Cruz and Joseph Benavidez put on three rounds of non-stop action that saw Cruz emerge victorious when it was all said and done. It... [Read More...]

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Brian Bowles Destroys Miguel Torres at WEC 42

Seventeen consecutive victories came crashing to an end for Miguel Torres this evening in Las Vegas at WEC 42 as Brian Bowles battered the former champ with a barrage of heavy punches to claim the WEC bantamweight crown. The two started out exchanging on both the feet and canvas before a huge right hand from Bowles sent Torres sailing to the mat. From there Miguel was crushed with another vicious... [Read More...]

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WEC 42 Live Results, Updates and Discussion

5 Oz’s is back for what promises to be another exciting night of fights as some of the best little fighters in the business bang it out at break-neck speeds. WEC 42 will be kicking off this evening at 9 pm ET (6 pm PT) from Las Vegas, Nevada and will be broadcast live on the Versus network. Whether you’re watching the event live or not, it doesn’t really matter, just make sure to... [Read More...]

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5 Oz’s Exclusive with Brian Bowles: ‘Miguel Torres has never faced anyone like me’

How a fighter as talented and explosive as WEC bantamweight Brian Bowles has gotten used to being the underdog during his career in the WEC is beyond me, but as this undefeated finishing machine told FiveOuncesOfPain.com in the days leading up to the biggest fight of his 29 years on this earth, it’s a role he relishes. Good for Brian, because the man he is set to butt heads with this Sunday... [Read More...]

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Shane Roller vs. Marcus Hicks set for WEC 42

Both Marcus Hicks and Shane Roller will be looking to get back on track following mutual losses when they battle it out at WEC 42. The bout has recently been confirmed as being signed from sources close the negotiations through a report made by MMAJunkie.com. WEC 42 is set to take place at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on August 9 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will be headlined by a bantamweight... [Read More...]

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