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WEC Announces Remaining Bouts For WEC 34: Faber Vs. Pulver PDF  | Print |
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Las Vegas, Nev. (USA) – A full lineup of the mixed Martial Arts world’s most exciting and respected athletes will be in action at the Arco Arena in Sacramento, California on Sunday, June 1, as World Extreme Cagefighting® (WEC™) is pleased to announce a high-impact undercard for the upcoming WEC: FABER VS. PULVER event.

The card is headlined by the long-awaited superfight which will determine the undisputed king of the featherweight division, “The California Kid”, WEC Featherweight Champion Urijah Faber, will take on MMA legend Jens “Lil Evil” Pulver. Plus, Miguel Angel Torres defends his bantamweight title against top ranked Yoshiro Maeda.

Announced today for the VERSUS television main card are exciting matchups between former WEC lightweight champion Rob McCullough and Kenneth Alexander, and former NCAA wrestling champion Mark Munoz and Chuck Grigsby.

Donald Cerrone takes on Richard Crunkilton, Jeff Curran battles Mike Brown, Chase Beebe returns against Will Ribeiro, and Alexandre Nogueira makes his WEC debut against Jose Aldo.

Tickets for WEC: Faber vs. Pulver, priced at $185, $125, $75 and $35 (not including applicable services or taxes), are on sale now. Tickets may be purchased by calling Ticketmaster Charge-By-Phone at 916-649-TIXS, 530-528-TIXS or 209-551-TIXS or by visiting the ARCO Arena Box Office. Tickets also are available online through www.wec.tv or www.ticketmaster.com.

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Video: WEC 33: Doug Marshall Post Fight Interview PDF  | Print |
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 Doug Marshall talks about his loss to Brain Stann and losing the WEC™ Light Heavyweight Title.

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Video: WEC 33: Chael Sonnen Post Fight Interview PDF  | Print |
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WEC™ Middleweight Chael Sonnen talks about his win over Bryan Baker and what he's really after in MMA.

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Video: WEC 33: Brain Stann is the new WEC Light Heavyweight Champion! PDF  | Print |
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Brian Stann was able to withstand the powerful strikes Doug Marshall threw at him and become the new WEC™ Light Heavyweight Champion after landing a left hook which put the former champ down.

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Video: WEC 33: Marcus Hicks Post Fight Interview. PDF  | Print |
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Hear how Marcus Hicks executed his game plan to defeat Ed Ratcliff.

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Video: WEC 33: Steve Cantwell Post Fight Interview PDF  | Print |
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Hear how Steve Cantwell earned himself a 1st round victory over Tim McKenzie.

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WEC Announces Uriajah Faber Vs. Jens Pulver PDF  | Print |
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Las Vegas – One is a legend in the sport of mixed Martial Arts; the other is an established star on his way to greatness.  But when MMA pioneer Jens Pulver challenges WEC Featherweight Champion Urijah Faber on Sunday June 1st at ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California, only one of these 145-pound fighters will emerge with the victory in the most important featherweight bout of all-time.

The World Extreme Cagefighting® (WEC™) organization is pleased to announce WEC: Faber vs. Pulver, a card which not only features the epic clash between the two best featherweights on the planet, Faber and Pulver, but a WEC bantamweight title fight between Mexican warriors Miguel Angel Torres and Manny Tapia, and the highly anticipated debut of Mark “The Filipino Wrecking Machine” Munoz.

Tickets for WEC: Faber vs. Pulver go on sale Saturday, March 29 at 10 a.m. and are priced at $185, $125, $75 and $35 (not including applicable services or taxes). Tickets may be purchased by calling Ticketmaster Charge-By-Phone at 916-649-TIXS, 530-528-TIXS or 209-551-TIXS or by visiting the ARCO Arena Box Office. Tickets also are available online through www.wec.tv or www.ticketmaster.com.

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WEC Announces Full Card Line Up For WEC: Filho Vs. Sonnen 2 PDF  | Print |
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Las Vegas, Nev. (USA) – World Extreme Cagefighting® (WEC™) today announced the full line-up of fights for WEC: Filho vs. Sonnen II.  WEC: Filho vs. Sonnen II features the rematch between WEC Middleweight Champion Paulo Filho and talented contender Chael Sonnen, and in addition, WEC Light Heavyweight Champion Doug “The Rhino” Marshall puts his belt on the line vs. “All American” Brian Stann in what is expected to be a stand up war for the ages. WEC: Filho vs. Sonnen II, a card loaded with WEC superstars, contenders, and up and comers, takes place LIVE from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV. on Wednesday, March, 26, 2008.

Tickets for WEC: Filho vs. Sonnen II are on sale now and are priced at $200, $150, $75 and $25 (not including applicable services or taxes). Tickets are available at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino box office and all Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (702) 474-4000. Tickets also are available online through www.wec.tv or www.ticketmaster.com.

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WEC Returns With Championship Doubleheader PDF  | Print |
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LAS VEGAS – Their first fight captivated the mixed Martial Arts world and the end result was debated for weeks.  But on Wednesday, March 26, WEC Middleweight Champion Paulo Filho wants to leave no doubts in the minds of anyone, especially challenger Chael Sonnen, about who the superior fighter is when these two 185-pound standouts square off for a second time in the main event of the latest World Extreme Cagefighting® (WEC™) card.

But that’s not all, as WEC Light Heavyweight Champion Doug ‘The Rhino’ Marshall puts his belt on the line for the third time against unbeaten Brian ‘All-American’ Stann in one of the most highly anticipated bouts in WEC history.

Tickets for WEC: Filho vs. Sonnen II go on sale Saturday, February 23 at noon and are priced at $200, $150, and $75 (not including applicable services or taxes). Tickets are available at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino box office and all Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (702) 474-4000. Tickets also are available online through www.wec.tv or www.ticketmaster.com.

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WEC Announces Full Card Line Up For WEC: Condit Vs. Prater PDF  | Print |
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Las Vegas, Nev. (USA) – World Extreme Cagefighting® (WEC™) today announced the full line-up of fights for WEC: Condit vs. Prater, including three intense championship bouts. WEC: Condit vs. Prater features the “Natural Born Killer”, WEC Welterweight Champion Carlos Condit, in his homecoming bout vs. Carlo Prater, WEC Lightweight Champion “Razor” Rob McCullough putting his belt on the line vs. Jamie “The Worm” Varner, and WEC Bantamweight Champion Chase Beebe defending his title against jiu-jitsu ace Miguel Torres.  All the action takes place LIVE from the Santa Ana Star Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Wednesday, February 13, 2008.

WEC: Condit vs. Prater will be televised live nationally on VERSUS beginning at 9:00 pm ET/6:00 pm PT. All live WEC events will be presented in Hi-Definition (HD) where available. For more information and how to find VERSUS in your local viewing area, visit http://www.versus.com/findversus.

Tickets for WEC: Condit vs. Prater, which are on sale now, are priced at $185, $115, $65, and $35 (not including applicable services or taxes). Tickets are available at GetTix.net, by calling 1-866-442-8849, at the Santa Ana Star Center box office, at the Santa Ana Star Casino Player’s Club, and select Ace Hardware locations. Tickets also are available online through www.wec.tv.

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Video: WEC: Condit vs. Prater Promo PDF  | Print |
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WEC Announces Three Title Fights PDF  | Print |
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LAS VEGAS – After a star-studded 2007 in Las Vegas that saw the crowning of new champions, the emergence of new ones, and a continuation of the high-octane action that has become a trademark of the organization, World Extreme Cagefighting® (WEC™) will take its show on the road Wednesday, February 13 with a championship tripleheader that is sure to pack the Santa Ana Star Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

In the main event, Albuquerque’s own “Natural Born Killer”, Carlos Condit, looks to defend his WEC Welterweight title and avenge a previous defeat in the same night as he takes on Carlo Prater. Also in action will be “Razor” Rob McCullough, who defends his WEC Lightweight crown against rising star Jamie Varner, and the 135-pound iron man, WEC Bantamweight Champion Chase Beebe, who will put his belt on the line against Jiu-Jitsu ace Miguel Torres.

WEC: Condit vs. Prater will be televised live nationally on VERSUS beginning at 9:00 pm ET/6:00 pm PT. All live WEC events will be presented in Hi-Definition (HD) where available. For more information and how to find VERSUS in your local viewing area, visit http://www.versus.com/findversus.

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WEC 31: Faber Vs. Curran Fighter Salaries PDF  | Print |
Posted by Rob Curry   

The following are the reported fighter salaries for WEC 31: Faber Vs. Curran Fighter Salaries, these sums do not include ant undisclosed fighter bonuses or PPV earnings.

Jens Pulver $60,000 (Approx £30,000)
Cub Swanson $5,000 (Approx £2,500)
Urijah Faber $40,000 (Approx £20,000)
Jeff Curran $10,000 (Approx £5,000)
Paulo Filho $56,000 (Approx £28,000)
Chael Sonnen $25,000 (Approx £12,500)
Doug Marshall $10,000 (Approx £5,000)
Ariel Gandulla $4,000 (Approx £2,000)
John Alessio $26,000 (Approx £13,000)
Todd Moore $4,000 (Approx £2,000)
Charles Valencia $12,000 (Approx £6,000)
Ian McCall $3,000 (Approx £1,500)
Bryan Baker $8,000 (Approx £4,000)
Eric Schambari $5,000 (Approx £2,500)
Ed Ratcliff $8,000 (Approx £4,000)
Alex Karalexis $8,000 (Approx £4,000)
Brian Bowles $6,000 (Approx £3,000)
Marcos Galvao $5,000 (Approx £2,500)

Total Fighter Payroll: $295,000 (Approx £147,500)

 

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WEC 31: Videos Added & Results PDF  | Print |
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Check out the post fight interviews for WEC 31 in the WEC Videos section :

http://www.thefiWEC 31: Jens Pulver Vs. Cub Swansonghtsite.co.uk/videos/19.html?Itemid=128

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Results: 

Urijah Faber Vs. Jeff Curran - Faber via Submission (Guillotine Choke) Round 2, 4:34
Paulo Filho Vs. Chael Sonnen - Filho via Submission (Arm Bar/Ref Stoppage) Round 2, 4:55
Jens Pulver Vs. Cub Swanson - Pulver via Submission Aanaconda Choke) Round 1, 0:35
Doug Marshall Vs. Ariel Gandulla - Marshall via Submission (Arm Bar)  Round 1, 0:55
Ed Ratcliffe Vs. Alex Karalexis - Ratcliffe via TKO (Strikes) Round 2, 1:26
Charlie Valencia Vs. Ian McCall - Valencia via Submission (Guillotine Choke) Round 1,  3:19
Brian Bowles Vs. Marcos Galvao - Bowles via TKO (Strikes) Round 2 2:09 
Bryan Baker Vs. Eric Schambari - Baker via Decision (Split) Round 3,  5:00
John Alessio Vs. Todd Moore - Alessio via Decision (Unanimous) Round 3, 5:00

 

 

 

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Press Release: WEC Preview Show for Dec. 12 Event to air on Dec. 5 PDF  | Print |
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STAMFORD, CONN. (November 29, 2007)—VERSUS, the network that celebrates real competition in all its forms and the cable television home of World Extreme Cagefighting® (WEC™), today announced details of the network’s fourth live event on December 12.  With three world titles on the line as well as the return of a true mixed Martial Arts legend, this WEC event is not only the biggest and best show of the year, it’s the greatest card in the history of the organization.  The fights will air live on VERSUS Wednesday, December 12, at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will originate from The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.  The event will be presented in HD where available.  

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WEC 31: Filho To Face Sonnen PDF  | Print |
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Las Vegas, NV (USA) – Seen by many as the premier middleweight in the world today, Brazilian powerhouse Paulo Filho returns to the World Extreme Cagefighting® (WEC™) organization on December 12 to defend his WEC Middleweight Championship against seasoned veteran Chael Sonnen in what has the makings of a Fight of The Year showdown. All the action takes place live from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

Also on the explosive December 12th card is the featherweight championship bout between Urijah Faber and Jeff Curran, a light heavyweight title match between Doug Marshall and Ariel Gandulla, and a featherweight battle between former UFC® champion Jens Pulver and rising star Cub Swanson.

WEC: Faber vs. Curran will be televised live nationally on VERSUS beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT. All live WEC events will be presented in Hi-Definition (HD) where available. For more information and how to find VERSUS in your local viewing area, visit http://www.versus.com/findversus.

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Press Release: WEC Announces Three Title Fights PDF  | Print |
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Las Vegas – With three world titles on the line as well as the return of a true mixed Martial Arts legend, the World Extreme Cagefighting® (WEC™) event on Wednesday, December 12th is not only the biggest and best WEC show of the year, it may be the greatest card in the six year history of the organization.

Featuring WEC Featherweight Champion “The California Kid” Urjiah Faber against Jeff “Big Frog” Curran,  “The Rhino” Doug Marshall defending his Light Heavyweight title against Cuba’s own Ariel Gandulla, Paulo Filho returning to the Cage to defend his WEC Middleweight crown, and former UFC® Lightweight Champion Jens “Lil’ Evil” Pulver making his WEC debut at 145 lbs. against rising star Cub Swanson, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas will be rocked off its foundations by the most explosive MMA action of 2007.
WEC Announces Three Title Fights
WEC: Faber vs. Curran will be televised live nationally on VERSUS beginning at 9:00 pm ET/6:00 pm PT. All live WEC events will be presented in Hi-Definition (HD) where available. For more information and how to find VERSUS in your local viewing area, visit http://www.versus.com/findversus.

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Todd Moore 4-Fight Deal With WEC PDF  | Print |
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Todd Moore, who is the current Ring of Combat champion has signed a four fight deal with the WEC last month according to MMA Notebook.  Moore who is the undefeated Welterweight fighting out of Houston Texas has a 9-0 MMA record.  Moore will most likely be making his WEC debut December 12th at WEC 31.

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Cerrone Tests Positive For Hydrochlorothiazide PDF  | Print |
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Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone has tested positive for banned diuretic Hydrochlorothiazide, following his WEC 30 bout against Kenneth Alexander.

Cerrone has not commented on the matter and has the opportunity to defend himself at a hearing in front of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, the date of which is yet to be confirmed.

Eight of the fighters were tested from the WEC 30 Card including: Rob McCullough, Rich Crunkilton, Chase Beebe, Rani Yahya, Bryan Baker, Jesse Forbes, Donald Cerrone, and Kenneth Alexander.

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WEC 30 Medical Suspensions PDF  | Print |
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The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the official list of medical suspensions stemming from WEC 30:

Richard Crunkilton: Medically suspended until October 20th with no contact until October 6th.
Rani Yahya: Medically suspended until November 5th with no contact until October 20th.
Jeremiah Billington: Medically suspended until October 6th with no contact until September 27th
Jesse Forbes: Medically suspended until October 20th with no contact until October 6th.
Coty Wheeler: Medically suspended until October 20th with no contact until October 6th.

Check out the medical suspensions on the Nevada State Athletic Comission Site

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WEC 30 Fighter Salaries PDF  | Print |
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Rob McCullough $24,000 (approx. £12,000)
Richard Crunkilton $10,000 (approx. £5,000)
Chase Beebe $10,000 (approx. £5,000)
Rani Yahya $6,000 (approx. £3,000)
Brian Stann $10,000 (approx. £5,000)
Jermiah Billington $2,000 (approx. £1,000)
Miguel Torres $20,000 (approx. £10,000)
Jeff Bedard $4,000 (approx. £2,000)
John Alessio $22,000 (approx. £11,000)
Marcelo Brito $3,000 (approx. £1,500)
Marcus Hicks $8,000 (approx. £4,000)
Scott McAfee $2,000 (approx. £1,000)
Donald Cerrone $6,000 (approx. £3,000)
Kenneth Alexander $3,000 (approx. £1,500)
Bryan Baker $6,000 (approx. £3,000)
Jesse Forbes $4,000 (approx. £2,000)
Blas Avena $6,000 (approx. £3,000)
Joe Benoit $2,000 (approx. £1,000)
Ian McCall $4,000 (approx. £2,000)
Coty Wheeler $2,000 (approx. £1,000)

Total WEC 30 Fighter Purse $154,000 (approx. £77,000)