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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 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.

Jens Pulver discusses "War on the Mainland" loss and his fighting future *VIDEO*

Jens Pulver discusses “War on the Mainland” loss and his fighting future *VIDEO*

If you saw Jens Pulver fight this past weekend at “War on the Mainland” you were bound to feel sorry for the guy. Jens talks about his loss and what the future may hold.

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 [...]

World Extreme Cagefighting confirms remaining bouts for Aug. 18 card in Las Vegas

World Extreme Cagefighting confirms remaining bouts for Aug. 18 card in Las Vegas

In what is shaping up to be one of the biggest cards of the summer, World Extreme Cagefighting has confirmed nine remaining bouts for its Aug. 18 card at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nev.

American military hero and UFC fighter Brian Stann's autobiography due to hit shelves in September

American military hero and UFC fighter Brian Stann’s autobiography due to hit shelves in September

As tough as the battles get inside the UFC Octagon, it is still a sport, and can not compare to Stann’s former life as a U.S. Marine who fought in Iraq.

World Extreme Cagefighting announces featherweight title fight on Sept. 30 in Colorado

World Extreme Cagefighting announces featherweight title fight on Sept. 30 in Colorado

Las Vegas, NV (USA) – One of the sport’s pound-for-pound elite returns this fall to defend his title against one of the division’s most dangerous fighters. Featherweight champion Jose Aldo, universally recognized as the number one ranked lighter weight fighter in MMA, makes the second defense of his crown against [...]

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..

Pro MMA Now strength and conditioning spotlight: Kelly Tekin's Team Conditioned

Pro MMA Now strength and conditioning spotlight: Kelly Tekin’s Team Conditioned

Kelly Tekin is the strength and conditioning coach for some of the UFC and WEC’s top fighters including Jon Jones, Rashad Evans, Clay Guida, Donald Cerrone, and Leonard Garcia. ProMMAnow.com recently spoke to Kelly Tekin about the athletes she works with and her “Team Conditioned” system of training.

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.

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.

WEC confirms remaining bouts for June 20 event in Edmonton

WEC confirms remaining bouts for June 20 event in Edmonton

Will Campuzano vs. Eddie Wineland
Will Kerr vs. Karen Darabedyan
Frank Gomez vs. Wagnney Fabiano
Bendy Casimir vs. Erik Koch
Diego Nunes vs. Raphael Assuncao
Rafael Rebello vs. Chris Cariaso
Renan Barao vs. Anthony Leone
From Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Sunday, June 20
Fight to Air Live on VERSUS and The Score at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. [...]

WEC Spotlight: Anthony Leone - ProMMAnow.com exclusive interview

WEC Spotlight: Anthony Leone – ProMMAnow.com exclusive interview

On June 20, 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting travels to Canada for the very first time with “WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus“.

Zach Micklewright set to face Bart Palaszewski at WEC 50 in August

Zach Micklewright set to face Bart Palaszewski at WEC 50 in August

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Undefeated Zach Micklewright (10-0 MMA, 1-0 WEC) will face Bart Palaszewski (34-13 MMA, 3-2 WEC) in a lightweight showdown at WEC 50, tentatively scheduled for Aug. 18, 2010, at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nev.
Micklewright’s management, KO Dynasty, confirmed the bout with ProMMAnow.com on Wednesday, and stated that their fighter [...]

Photo of the day: Miguel Torres receives Key to the City of East Chicago

Photo of the day: Miguel Torres receives Key to the City of East Chicago

EAST CHICAGO, Ind. – Former World Extreme Cagefighting Bantamweight Champion Miguel Angel Torres (36-3-0 MMA, 5-2 WEC) received the Key to the City of East Chicago, Ind. this past Friday.

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