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WEC 50 does over quarter-million at the gate

WEC 50 does over quarter-million at the gate

The Nevada State Athletic Commission today released the live gate earnings for “WEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez 2″ which took place on Aug. 18, 2010, at the Pearl Theater inside the Palms Casino in Las Vegas, Nev.

WEC 50 medical suspensions

WEC 50 medical suspensions

The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the medical suspensions from WEC 50. Bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz must have his hand x-rayed or he can’t compete until Feb. 2011. Joseph Benavidez is out until October. Here’s the full list:

Judging ain't easy; a look at the WEC 50 Cruz vs. Benavidez decision

Judging ain’t easy; a look at the WEC 50 Cruz vs. Benavidez decision

There is often controversy when close fights go the distance, but did the level of dismay over the split decision ruling, which favored WEC bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz, go a little overboard?

WEC 50 recap: Cruz retains title by split decision over Benavidez, Pettis impresses with submission victory over Roller

WEC 50 recap: Cruz retains title by split decision over Benavidez, Pettis impresses with submission victory over Roller

LAS VEGAS – As expected, the pace was fast, and the action was non-stop between WEC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz and challenger Joseph Benavidez.

WEC 50 results, play-by-play

WEC 50 results, play-by-play

WEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez 2 takes place this evening at the Pearl Theater inside the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nev. Headlining the card is a bantamweight title fight between Dominick Cruz, who is defending his title against Joseph Benavidez. Having first fought in August 2009 at WEC 42 for a shot at [...]

WEC 50 pre-fight fighter salaries

WEC 50 pre-fight fighter salaries

WEC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz will earn $22,000 if he can successfully defend his title against challenger Joseph Benavidez in their WEC 50 main event tonight in Las Vegas.

WEC 50 Breakdown presented by BetUS

WEC 50 Breakdown presented by BetUS

The little blue Octagon returns for WEC 50. The card, which will air live on Versus tonight, will feature a WEC bantamweight championship match as well as several quality WEC prospects including Shane Roller, Anthony Pettis and Chad Mendes.

Watch today's WEC 50 weigh-ins live on ProMMAnow.com at 7 p.m. ET

Watch today’s WEC 50 weigh-ins live on ProMMAnow.com at 7 p.m. ET

A LIVE video stream of the “WEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez 2″ fighter weigh-ins will broadcast today (Tuesday, Aug. 17) in ProMMAnow.com’s UFC ROOM starting at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT.

Chinese prospect Zhang Tie Quan signs with WEC, expected to meet Alex Karalexis in debut

Chinese prospect Zhang Tie Quan signs with WEC, expected to meet Alex Karalexis in debut

Several media sources have reported that Zhang Tie Quan will make his WEC debut against Alex Karalexis at WEC 51.

The Cageside Beat July 29, 2010: WEC fighter Anthony Njokuani

The Cageside Beat July 29, 2010: WEC fighter Anthony Njokuani

Join Brian and Mike for the newest episode of The Cageside Beat, the official radio show of Pro MMA Now. Brian and Mike will be joined by WEC fighter Anthony Njokuani to discuss his upcoming fight against Maciej Jewtuszko at WEC 50. This episode is sponsored by On Point Athletics, makers of the [...]

WEC 51 to feature the return of Tyler Toner

WEC 51 to feature the return of Tyler Toner

Featherweight prospect Tyler Toner will return to action at WEC 51. The card is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 30 at the 1st Bank Center in Broomfield, Colo..

WEC 49 full event video

WEC 49 full event video

“WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus” had some of the best fights of the year. From Eddie Wineland’s knockout of Will Campuzano to Jamie Varner’s highly controversial draw against Kamal Shalorus, the action was fast and furious. Watch the WEC 49 video.

WEC 49 results and play-by-play

WEC 49 results and play-by-play

World Extreme Cagefighting returns Sunday night, June 20, with “WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus”, which will be the organization’s first ever event in Canada. WEC 49 takes place at Rexall Place in Edmonton, and is headlined by former WEC lightweight champion Jamie Varner vs. Kamal Shalorus in the main event.

The Cageside Beat recap

The Cageside Beat recap

On the latest episode of The Cageside Beat, the official radio show of Pro MMA Now, Brian and Jack were joined by Danny “Boy” Downes, who will face Chris Horodecki at tonight’s WEC 49 event. Listen to and download the show (for free) to hear what Downes had to say about taking the fight [...]

The Cageside Beat June 17, 2010: Danny "Boy" Downes

The Cageside Beat June 17, 2010: Danny “Boy” Downes

Brian and Jack will be joined by Danny “Boy” Downes, who recently stepped in as a late replacement for Ed Ratcliff to face Chris Horodecki at this weekend’s WEC 20: Varner vs. Shalorus event.

WEC announces Cruz vs. Benavidez, Faber vs. Mizugaki for Aug. 18 in Las Vegas

WEC announces Cruz vs. Benavidez, Faber vs. Mizugaki for Aug. 18 in Las Vegas

WEC 50 will feature a bantamweight title fight between champion Dominick Cruz and number one contender Joseph Benavidez. Also, Urijah Faber will make his bantamweight debut against Takeya Mizugaki.

Urijah Faber's bantamweight career to begin against Takeya Mizugaki

Urijah Faber’s bantamweight career to begin against Takeya Mizugaki

Former WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber will make his bantamweight debut against Takeya Mizugaki at WEC 50. The card will take place at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas on Aug. 18.

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