Fighters Convene in Las Vegas for UFC/WEC Summit
While crossing paths with a Mixed Martial Artist in Las Vegas may not be an overly infrequent occurrence, the odds are certainly up for any fans visiting Sin City this week thanks to a Zuffa summit involving numerous fighters from both the UFC and WEC. Representatives from the dual promotions included, but were not limited to, notable names such as Mauricio Rua, Yoshihiro Akiyama, “Minotauro”... [Read More...]
Highly-regarded Tyler Toner latest prospect to join WEC’s featherweight division
In light of reports in the Maui News that Brandon Visher has signed with the WEC and MMAjunkie.com’s report that Chad Mendes has also inked a deal with the promotion as well, comes word that blue chip prospect Tyler Toner will also be joining Visher and Mendes as new additions to the WEC’s 145 lbs. division. News of Toner’s signing with the WEC was first revealed publicly in the Maui... [Read More...]
Urijah Faber inks new contract with WEC
It was confirmed today that the former Featherweight Champion, Urjiah Faber, has signed a new multi-fight deal that will keep him in the WEC for quite some time. WEC general manager, Reed Harris, recently confirmed the deal as a guest on MMAJunkie.comRadio. Harris, who was promoting the upcoming WEC 43: Cerone vs Henderson, said, “I had been talking to Urijah for months. I told him six weeks... [Read More...]
Muhsin Corbbrey signs five-fight deal with WEC
Professional mixed martial artist, kickboxer and boxer Muhsin Corbbrey has signed an exclusive five-fight deal with the WEC. The announcement of the signing comes courtesy of a recent report made by the Savannah Morning News. A lightweight with an MMA record of 8-3, Corbbrey has finished seven of his eight victories on his own terms, with 6 of his wins coming by way of submission, and just one coming... [Read More...]
Spencer Fisher headed to the WEC?
It appears as though eleven fight UFC veteran Spencer Fisher may be entertaining thoughts of switching things up a bit and possibly heading over to the WEC . Thirteen days ago Fisher started a thread at the MMA Underground Forums following his most recent victory at UFC 99, a hard fought unanimous decision over the highly regarded Cao Uno, where “The King” had this to say,”I just... [Read More...]
Jamie Varner’s Hand Still Fractured; WEC Could Implement Interim Belt
After a doctor’s examination revealed that WEC lightweight champion Jamie Varner still hasn’t recovered from a broken hand, Yahoo! Sports is reporting that WEC officials are now discussing the possibility of creating an interim belt. Varner fractured his hand in a close win over Donald Cerrone back in January. The current WEC lightweight champion posted on his Twitter account that the doctor who... [Read More...]
Leonard Garcia vs. Jameel Massouh Signed for WEC 42
The featherweight division in the WEC continues to create exciting match-ups. A featherweight bout between Leonard Garcia (12-4) and Jameel Massouh (21-5) has been signed for WEC 42 on August 9th according to a recent report by MMAJunkie.com. This will be Garcia’s first fight since his loss to WEC featherweight champion Mike Brown back in March. Garcia posted back-to-back wins over Hiroyuki Takaya... [Read More...]
Jamie Varner vs. Donald Cerrone II Confirmed for WEC Lightweight Championship
After an illegal knee to the head of a downed Jamie Varner cut his previous shot at the WEC’s lightweight championship short at WEC 38, Donald Cerrone is going to have the chance to correct his mistake in the defending champion’s next return to the cage. WEC General Manager Reed Harris was able to confirm the bout to MMAJunkie.com following last evening’s WEC 41 event that was held... [Read More...]
Joseph Benavidez vs. Dominick Cruz set for WEC 42
Highly regarded bantamweights Joseph Benavidez and Dominick Cruz have recently signed to face one another at WEC 42. FiveOuncesOfPain.com was able to confirm the signing of the bout from sources close to the fight. WEC 42 is expected to take place sometime in August in Las Vegas, although no specific venue for the event has been identified at this time. The undefeated Urijah Faber protege Benavidez... [Read More...]
Miguel Torres vs. Brian Bowles Set for WEC 42 in August
WEC bantamweight champion Miguel Torres (36-1) and top contender Brian Bowles (7-0) will meet on August 9 at WEC 42. The news of the bout was made public today in a report by MMAJunkie.com. The two fighters were originally set to meet at WEC 40 before Bowles was forced to pull out of the fight with a back injury. Bowles comes into this title fight with seven consecutive wins, including four in the... [Read More...]
Jeff Curran vs. Takeya Mizugaki May Be On For WEC 42
One fighter is coming off a thrilling loss to WEC bantamweight champion Miguel Torres while the other has staged a war of words with him. Now they are looking to fight one another. MMA Fanhouse is reporting that a bout between Japanese import Takeya Mizugaki and WEC veteran Jeff Curran is currently being discussed. Although nothing is official both fighters have expressed a desire to fight each other. Mizugaki... [Read More...]
Tapia vs. Tamura added to WEC 40 in Chicago
World Extreme Cagefighting has announced the addition of two more bouts to WEC 40, which will mark the Zuffa-owned promotion’s first foray into Chicago on April 5. Manny Tapia (10-1-1), who is coming off a second round TKO loss to bantamweight champion Miguel Torres at WEC 37 in December, will take on Akitoshi Tamura (12-7-2). Tamura lost to Wagnney Fabiano in his WEC debut on the same card. Also... [Read More...]
Full lineup and televised bouts set for WEC 39 on March 1
World Extreme Cagefighting on Tuesday finalized its full card and announced the television schedule for its upcoming WEC 39 event set to take place on March 1 from the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. Scheduled to headline the event is WEC featherweight champion Mike Thomas Brown (20-4) making his first career title defense in a bout against number one contender Leonard Garcia (16-3). Eleven... [Read More...]
Report: Rafael Assuncao signs with the WEC
World Extreme Cagefighting has added yet another world class competitor to its featherweight ranks. The promotion has officially inked former AFL fighter Rafael Assuncao, who is 12-1 overall and currently in the midst of a four fight win streak. The news was first reported by his manager Malki Kawa of First Round Management to MMAjunkie.com. The WEC wasn’t the only organization interested in Assuncao’s... [Read More...]
Report: Wagnney Fabiano to fight Fredson Paixao at WEC 40
FiveOuncesOfPain.com reported earlier this week that rumors circulating on the Internet claiming Urijah Faber would be fighting Wagnney Fabiano at WEC 40 were false after a source close to Faber’s camp informed the site that the former WEC featherweight champion would not be competing in April. However, Fabiano is indeed on the card and according to a new report by MMAjunkie.com, will be taking... [Read More...]
Fabiano says next fight at WEC 40 could be against Faber
Former IFL featherweight champion and current WEC featherweight title contender Wagnney Fabiano has revealed that his next fight is scheduled for WEC 40 on Sunday, April 5. Fabiano made the revelation during a recent interview with the Brazilian MMA web site Tatame.com. According to Fabiano, his next opponent could be none other than the “California Kid” himself, former WEC featherweight... [Read More...]
Caplan: Has the WEC’s time come and gone?
Regular readers of my work on this site and CBSSports.com know that I’ve had a love affair with the WEC since it debuted on the VERSUS network. The shows are well-paced, filled with action, and feature myriad rising stars. As far as an MMA promotion goes, it doesn’t get more exciting than the WEC. However, the promotion’s recent decision to discontinue its welterweight division on... [Read More...]
Urijah Faber heads the list of WEC 38 earners with $48,000
Urijah Faber may no longer have the World Extreme Cagefighting featherweight title but he once again topped the list of salaries at WEC 38 two weeks ago. Despite losing the title to Mike Brown back in November, Faber remains the WEC top draw and it reflects in his $48,000 payday. His opponent, Jens Pulver, whom he defeated for the second time in the past ten months, was the event’s second leading... [Read More...]
WEC disbands welterweight division; Adds flyweights
World Extreme Cagefighting officially announced plans on Tuesday to discontinue its welterweight (170 pounds) division while also formally declaring its intent to launch a flyweight (125 pounds) in coming months. FiveOuncesOfPain.com was the first to report that WEC welterweight champion Carlos Condit was being transferred to the UFC and that the WEC was expected to close down its 170 pound weight... [Read More...]
Shane Roller vs. Ben Henderson set for WEC 40 in April
A bout between lightweight prospects Shane Roller and Ben Henderson has been added to the schedule for WEC 40 on April 5 in Chicago, Illinois. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of a new matchup from a source close to one of the fighters on Monday afternoon. The 27-year old Roller is one of three members involved with Ted Ehrhardt’s Team Takedown. Team Takedown is a full service MMA fight team featuring... [Read More...]
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