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Monday, Feb 9
Shane Roller vs Ben Henderson WEC 40 fight in the works for April 5
Roller was a three-time All-American wrestler at Oklahoma State University (OSU). He now trains mixed martial arts full time with former collegiate teammates Jake Rosholt and Johny Hendricks at Team Takedown in Texas. He’s put together seven straight wins, including a hard fought unan...
Saturday, Feb 7
Seth Petruzelli, Bobby Lashley and more to return at Roy Jones Jr.-promoted MMA/boxing PPV March 21
First off, Seth “The Silverback” Petruzelli (10-4) is set to face ex-WEC light heavyweight champion Doug “The Rhino” Marshall (9-3). The “Silverback” is a two-fight UFC veteran (1-1) who was a contestant and semi-finalist on season two of “The Ultimate Fighter.”
Wednesday, Feb 4
WEC 39: Jose Aldo vs Chris Mickle
WEC 39: “Brown vs. Garcia” features a 145-pound title fight between champion Mike Thomas Brown and challenger Leonard Garcia. The co-main event will be a lightweight number one contender match between Rich Crunkilton and Bart Palaszewski.
Tuesday, Feb 3
WEC 38 payouts and salaries for ‘Varner vs Cerrone’
Jamier Varner — $34,000 ($17,000 to show, $17,000 to win) Donald Cerrone — $9,000 Varner defeated Cerrone via split decision Urijah Faber — $48,000 ($24,000 to show, $24,000 to win) Jens Pulver — $35,000 Faber defeated Pulver via submission (guillotine choke) in round one
UFC Fight Night 18 tickets on sale soon for Sommet Center in Nashville April 1
UFC Fight Night 18 features the Octagon debut of World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) Welterweight Champion and top-ranked 170-pound fighter Carlos Condit taking on Martin Kampmann in the main event. And the lightweight and light heavyweight winners of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 8, Efra...
Tuesday, Jan 27
Brock Larson injury reportedly ships WEC welterweight champion Carlos Condit to Fight Night 18 against Martin Kampmann
The potential dissolution of the welterweight division doesn’t come as much of a surprise, considering the organization has already made plans to dispose of the light heavyweight and middleweight divisions. If and when it happens, all that would remain in the WEC are the lightweight, f...
Monday, Jan 26
WEC lightweight champion Jamie Varner suffers broken hand and broken foot in round three of WEC 38 ‘Varner vs. Cerrone’
Fresh off his war with Donald Cerrone at WEC 38 ‘Varner vs. Cerrone,’ WEC lightweight champion Jamie Varner will be tonight’s guest on MMAmania.com’s exclusive presentation of Pro MMA Radio. Varner took a split-decision victory from “Cowboy” in an action-packed battle that saw “C-4″ bre...
WEC 39 fight card confirmed for ‘Brown vs Garcia’ in Corpus Christi on March 1
Featherweight champion Mike Thomas Brown will put his newly-won 145-pound belt on the line for the first time ever against the scrappy number one contender, Leonard “Bad Boy” Garcia. WEC Featherweight Champion Mike Thomas Brown (20-4) vs. Leonard “Bad Boy” Garcia (12-3)
Bart Palaszewski vs Richard Crunkilton WEC 39 fight confirmed
It’s another explosive match up added to WEC 39, which is set to take place at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas, and it could determine the number one contender in the lightweight division if for some reason Donald Cerrone is not granted and immediate rematch against divi...
WEC 38 bonuses and awards for ‘Varner vs Cerrone’
Former WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber sent current champ Mike Brown a little message with his first round submission win over the quickly fading Jens Pulver. Submission of the Night — Urijah Faber Fight of the Night — Jamie Varner vs. Donald Cerrone
Sunday, Jan 25
WEC recap and final thoughts for ‘Varner vs Cerrone’
Former 145-pound golden boy Urijah Faber and veteran Jens Pulver hooked ‘em up in the co-featured fight of the night. It was a quick rematch from back in June 2008, which the “California Kid” took via a five-round unanimous decision.
WEC results LIVE tonight for ‘Varner vs Cerrone’
The main event of the evening features WEC Lightweight Champion Jamie “C-4″ Varner defending his 155-pound title for the second time ever against undefeated Muay Thai specialist Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. And former 145-pound champ Urijah Faber will square off against Jens “Little Evi...
WEC predictions and preview for ‘Varner vs Cerrone’ Jan. 25
WEC Lightweight Champion Jamie “C-4″ Varner (15-2) vs. Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone (9-0) Prediction: Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone via unanimous decision Urijah “The California Kid” Faber (21-2) vs. Jens “Little Evil” Pulver (22-10-1)
Wednesday, Jan 21
Luis Cane vs Steve Cantwell UFC 97 fight likely
Surging light heavyweight contender Luis Cane (9-1) will likely get to sink his chops into the last man to hold the World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) 205-pound title, Steve Cantwell (7-1), at UFC 97 from The Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on April 18.
Jeff Curran vs Joseph Benavidez WEC 40 fight booked for Chicago April 5
Curran’s last two fights for the Zuffa-owned promotion have been in the 145-pound featherweight division. In those two matches we saw him lose to former champion Urijah Faber by submission at WEC 31 and then fall to reigning division kingpin Mike Thomas Brown via decision at WEC 34 in June.
Tuesday, Jan 20
Brian Stann vs Krzysztof Soszynski UFC 97 fight on tap
A light heavyweight match up between The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 8 semi-finalist Krzysztof Soszynski and former World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) 205-pound champion Brian “All American” Stann (6-1) has been added to the UFC 97 card, according to MMAWeekly.com.
Miguel Torres in talks to face Brian Bowles at WEC 40
At WEC 37: “Torres vs. Tapia” back in December, 135-pound champion Miguel Torres retained his title with a TKO victory over the previously undefeated Manny Tapia. Earlier that evening on same card, fellow bantamweight Brian Bowles defeated Will Ribeiro via guillotine choke to determin...
Sunday, Jan 18
WEC 38 headliners Jamie Varner and Donald Cerrone featured on tonight’s Pro MMA Radio
The event is appropriately titled “Varner vs. Cerrone” as Jamie “C-4″ Varner puts his 155-pound gold on the line against undefeated Muay Thai specialist Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. This will mark Varner’s second title defense in the WEC since capturing the title from “Razor” Rob McCulloug...
Wednesday, Jan 14
WEC tickets for ‘Brown vs Garcia’ at American Bank Center Arena in Corpus Christi, Texas, on sale soon
World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) today officially announced its first-ever event in Corpus Christi, Texas, at the American Bank Center Arena on March 1. Tickets for the event, which will feature newly-crowned featherweight champion Mike Thomas Brown (20-4) defending his 145-pound...
Former WEC Featherweight Champion Urijah Faber is unfazed over his loss to Mike Brown and expects a war at WEC 38
Unfortunately for Faber, that rematch has been temporarily put on hold. With new WEC Featherweight Champion Mike Brown on the mend with injured ribs and Leonard Garcia on the rise, Faber will instead rematch former UFC lightweight champion Jens Pulver at WEC 38 in San Diego, California,...
Monday, Jan 12
New WEC Featherweight Champion Mike Brown set to defend his title against Leonard Garcia at WEC 39 in Corpus Christi, Texas
New WEC featherweight champion Mike Thomas Brown (20-4), fresh off his stunning upset over company poster boy Urijah Faber at WEC 36 in November, will defend his title for the first time on March 1 against Leonard Garcia (12-3) in the co-main event of WEC 39 at the American Bank Center in Co...
Ryan Bader vs Carmelo Marrero UFC Fight Night 18 fight planned
The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 8 light heavyweight winner Ryan Bader (8-0) will attempt to keep his perfect professional mixed martial arts record intact when he returns to action against Carmelo Marrero (10-2) at UFC Fight Night 18 in Nashville, Tenn., on April 1, according to FiveOuncesO...
Sunday, Jan 11
Matt Hamiil vs Mark Munoz UFC 96 fight in the works
MMAmania.com can confirm that a 205-pound match up between “The Ultimate Fighter” 3 alum Matt “The Hammer” Hamill (5-2) and two-fight World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) veteran Mark “The Philippine Wrecking Machine” Munoz (5-0) will likely be added to the UFC 96 card at the Nationwide Ar...
Thursday, Jan 8
Dan Miller to replace Alessio Sakara at UFC Fight Night 17 against Jake Rosholt
His limited experience was evident in his recent World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) debut against Nissen Osterneck. Rosholt won the bout via technical knockout, but not before eating several knuckle sandwiches and looking as if he could be stopped.
Tuesday, Jan 6
Joe Lauzon predicts ‘dog fight’ against Hermes Franca at UFC Fight Night 17
Former UFC lightweight title challenger Franca (20-7), fighting out of Juniper, Florida by way of his native Brazil, is a former WEC and AFC champion. His most notable victories to date include a knockout of former UFC lightweight title challenger Caol Uno five years ago and third round s...
Monday, Jan 5
Carlos Condit vs Brock Larson 2 WEC fight in March likely
Larson trains with one of the real up-and-coming camps in the United States these days in Minnesota Martial Arts Academy. He gets day-to-day training with some of the top wrestlers in the sport and works with a team that is known for producing fighters with great cardio.
Tuesday, Dec 30
Demian Maia vs Chael Sonnen UFC 95 fight booked
Brazilian jiu-jitsu player Demian Maia (9-0) will return to action against Octagon veteran and former World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) middleweight contender Chael Sonnen (21-9-1) at UFC 95 at The O2 Arena in London, England, on February 21.
Tuesday, Dec 23
Versus to air ‘Fight of the Year’ candidate between Donald Cerrone and Rob McCullough Dec. 28
Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and former WEC lightweight champion “Razor” Rob McCullough engaged in an all-out war at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on the December 3 WEC 37: “Torres vs. Tapia” card. While the people in attendance that night are well aware of the fireworks tha...
Wednesday, Dec 17
WECs Will Ribeiro in life-threatening motorcycle wreck
Sad news was reported yesterday: Two-fight World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) bantamweight veteran Will Ribeiro (10-2) was involved in a serious motorcycle accident in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early Tuesday morning. He was apparently the passenger on the bike and wasn’t wearing a helme...
Thursday, Dec 4
WEC fighter paydays and bonus awards for ‘Torres vs Tapia’
MMAmania.com has received the fighter payouts for WEC 37: “Torres vs. Tapia” from the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) for the promotion’s year-end event held on Wednesday, December 3 at “The Joint” at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Wednesday, Dec 3
WEC results for ‘Torres vs Tapia’ LIVE tonight Dec. 3!
WEC Bantamweight Champion Miguel Torres vs. Manny Tapia Brian Bowles vs. Will Ribeiro Mark Munoz vs. Ricardo Barros Blas Avena vs. Kevin Knabjian Diego Nunes vs. Cole Province Bart Palaszewski vs. Alex Karalexis Hiroyuki Takaya vs. Cub Swanson Shane Roller vs. Mike Budnik
Rob McCullough vs Marcus Hicks WEC fight slated for Jan. 25
A lightweight bout between former WEC lightweight champion “Razor” Rob McCullough (16-5) and one-time number one division contender Marcus Hicks (8-1) will take place at WEC 38: “Varner vs. Cerrone” at the San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego, Calif., on January 25, 2009.
Tuesday, Nov 25
Urijah Faber vs Jens Pulver 2 fight likely for WEC 38 on Jan. 25
With WEC Featherweight Champion Mike Brown on the mend with injured ribs and Leonard Garcia on the rise, Urijah Faber will have to wait a little bit for the opportunity to reclaim his 145-pound title. In the meantime, several published reports indicate that “The California Kid” (21-2) wi...
Tuesday, Nov 18
Paulo Filho likely released from WEC contract and will not fight in UFC … for now
The promotion wasted no time in getting its champion back into action with his first title defense against Sonnen at WEC 31 just four months later. Filho was a huge favorite to win the bout and nobody gave the challenger much of a chance to win. This move by Zuffa comes as no surprise.
WEC 37 fight card finalized for ‘Torres vs Tapia’ on Dec. 3
WEC 37: “Torres vs. Tapia” fight card is now complete for the show scheduled for the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Wednesday, December 3, 2008. WEC Bantamweight Champion Miguel Torres (34-1) vs. Manny Tapia (10-0-1)
Sunday, Nov 9
Cub Swanson vs Hiroyuki Takaya WEC fight set for Dec. 3
According to a recent post on Cub Swanson’s MySpace page, he has signed to fight Hiroyuki Takaya (9-5-1) on the undercard of WEC 37, which is set to take place at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 3. Swanson (12-2) saw his 11-fight win streak come to a halt last [...]
Saturday, Nov 8
Manager: Paulo Filho to send Chael Sonnen WEC belt
The last man to hold the WEC middleweight title before the extinction of the division from the organization, Paulo Filho, has vowed to send his championship belt to Chael Sonnen following Wednesday’s unanimous decision loss at WEC 36.
Friday, Nov 7
WEC payouts and salaries for ‘Faber vs Brown’
Chael Sonnen — $48,250 ($19,000 to show, $19,000 to win) Paulo Filho — $30,750 Sonnen defeated Filho via unanimous decision Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone — $14,000 ($7,000 to show, $7,000 to win) “Razor” Rob McCullough — $18,000 Cerrone defeated McCullough via unanimous decision
Thursday, Nov 6
Jamie Varner vs Donald Cerrone WEC title fight now likely in early 2009
WEC Lightweight Champion Jamie Varner hinted earlier this week that the winner of last night’s 155-pound showdown between former champion “Razor” Rob McCullough and star in the making Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone could determine the next contender for his crown at a tentatively schedule...
WEC bonuses and awards for ‘Faber vs Brown’
WEC 36: “Faber vs. Brown” from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla., on November 5 has come to a close. Fight of the Night – Donald Cerrone and Rob McCullough Knockout of the Night — Mike Brown Submission of the Night – Rani Yahya
Wednesday, Nov 5
WEC results LIVE tonight for ‘Faber vs Brown’ Nov. 5 event!
WEC Featherweight Champion Urijah ” The California Kid” Faber vs. Mike Brown (145-pound title fight) Jens “Little Evil” Pulver vs. Leonard Garcia (145-pound limit) “Razor” Rob McCullough vs. Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone (155-pound limit)
Tuesday, Nov 4
WEC predictions and preview for ‘Faber vs Brown’
WEC Featherweight Champion Urijah ” The California Kid” Faber (21-1) vs. Mike Brown (19-4) WEC Middleweight Champion Paulo Filho (16-0) vs. Chael Sonnen (22-9-1) Jake Rosholt (4-0) vs. Nissen Osterneck (5-0) Prediction: Jake Rosholt via unanimous decision
Paulo Filho vs Chael Sonnen to fight three-round non title WEC fight
WEC Middleweight Champion Paulo Filho — who has battled depression and other personal demons in recent past — today weighed in seven pounds over the 185-pound division limit for his title rematch against Chael Sonnen, which is scheduled to co headline WEC 36: “Faber vs. Brown” at the Semi...
Paul Semtex Daley vs John Alessio MFC fight possible in Alberta Dec. 5
The Canadian-based event, which will air live on HDNet on fight, currently features a light heavyweight championship bout between Roger Hollet and title challenger Emanuel Newton. Alessio, too, has had a better than average career thus far in mixed martial arts.
Sunday, Nov 2
Kim Couture vs Lina Kvokov Strikeforce fight planned for Nov. 21
Strikeforce recently announced that Kim Couture — wife of UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture — will compete at its upcoming “Destruction” event against Lina Kvokov (0-1) in a 130-pound bout at the HP Pavillion in San Jose, Calif., on November 21.
Friday, Oct 31
Dreamweaver: Urijah Faber WEC 36 interview exclusive with MMAmania.com
WEC Featherweight Champion Urijah Faber has emerged as the face of World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC), racking up five consecutive wins for the Zuffa-owned promotion. In fact, he has not tasted defeat in 13 fights — an impressive streak that dates back to 2005.
Carmelo Marrero vs Steve Steinbeiss WEC fight set with Alex Schoenauer injured
WEC 36 will air live on the Versus network beginning at 9 pm ET on Wednesday, November 5 from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla. WEC Featherweight Champion Urijah Faber will put his 145-pound title on the line against Mike Brown in the main event and middleweight champion Paul...
Tuesday, Oct 21
Cowboy Bebop: Donald Cerrone branding the WEC lightweight division
Donald “The Cowboy” Cerrone (8-0) is set to face “Razor” Rob McCullough (16-4) at WEC 36 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida on November 5, airing live on the Versus Network at 9 p.m. ET. It will be Cerrone’s third fight for the Zuffa-owned promotion, after making a mockery o...
Wednesday, Oct 8
Jake Rosholt vs Nissen Osterneck WEC 36 fight set
Rosholt was a national champion collegiate wrestler at Oklahoma State University, meaning this is a clear cut wrestling vs. jiu jitsu match up. Rosholt’s limited experience in mixed martial arts could prove to be a problem against a ground technician like Osterneck, but then again, his p...
Tuesday, Oct 7
Visa issues prevent Danillo Villefort vs Jake Rosholt WEC fight and other Hurricane Ike fallout
WEC 36 will be headlined by a featherweight championship match between champion Urijah Faber (21-1) and challenger Mike Brown (19-4), and WEC 37 will be main evented by a bantamweight title bout between champion Miguel Torres (34-1) and challenger Manny “The Mangler” Tapia (10-0-1).
Monday, Sep 29
Miguel Torres earns jiu-jitsu black belt from Carlson Gracie Jr.
Thanks to CombatLifestyle.com for the image. WEC Bantamweight Champion Miguel Torres earned his Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt over the weekend from Carlson Gracie Jr. — son of the late Carlson Gracie Sr. who was “Angel’s” mentor before he died in 2006. The ceremony was “low-key,” accordin...
Friday, Sep 26
Brian Stann vs Steve Cantwell 3 set for UFC Fight for the Troops
WEC light heavyweight champion Steve Cantwell (6-1) and former division kingpin Brian Stann (6-1) will duke it out in a rubbermatch inside the Octagon at UFC Fight Night 16: “Fight for the Troops” at Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, N.C., on December 10.
Miguel Torres vs Manny Tapia WEC 37 title fight set for Dec. 3
Miguel Torres will once again put his 135-pound title on the line when he takes on Manny Tapia at WEC 37 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Wednesday, December 3. Torres — a Carlson Gracie protégé with sick Muay Thai skills — submitted Chase Beebe prior to defeating Ma...
Tuesday, Sep 23
‘A Night of Combat II’ to feature several notable fighters October 11
It will be Hieron’s first fight since the IFL shut down earlier this year. He was the organization’s welterweight champion. His opponent, Kamaka, is 6-13 and has lost his last three fights. Pyle is coming off a submission win at Affliction I and had been scheduled to fight at Affliction II. He f...
