Former WEC bantamweight contender Manny Tapia stopped a four-fight losing skid over the weekend with a decision win over Bobby Sanchez. Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionUFC lightweight star Anthony Pettis to receive official proclamation from city of Milwaukee tomorrow
‘SHOWTIME’ HONORED FOR WINNING WEC LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE AND COMMITMENT TO HIS HOMETOWN Pettis to Receive Official Proclamation Tomorrow, Jan. 13, at 3:45 p.m. CT Las Vegas, NV– It was a whirlwind year for UFC® lightweight star Anthony Pettis in 2010. ... Read More »
World Extreme Cagefighting closes out 2010 with a bang
This past year, MMA fans from around the world were treated to some of the finest fights of all-time. To commemorate these epic bouts, VERSUS will air WEC: Best of 2010 on Dec. 23 at 7pm ET/4pm PT. Read More »
WEC 53 prelims: Brad Pickett vs. Ivan Menjivar – fight video
Brad Pickett vs. Ivan Menjivar was one of the WEC 53 preliminary fights that we did not get to see live on Versus. Thankfully, Versus has made the fight available for us online. Read More »
GIF of the day: Anthony Pettis “Showtime kick” at WEC 53
Anthony "Showtime" Pettis lived up to his moniker Thursday evening as his five round lightweight title fight against Ben Henderson at WEC 53 came to close he landed a "Showtime kick" that dropped the jaws of everyone watching. Read More »
Remaining bouts confirmed for UFC presents: World Extreme Cagefighting in Glendale, Ariz.
With two world title fights headlining World Extreme Cagefighting’s grand finale in Glendale, Ariz. on Dec. 16, the card was already shaping up to be the perfect way to end 2010. Read More »
Urijah Faber talks UFC-WEC merger *VIDEO*
Former WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber is one person that is happy the UFC and WEC are merging because he will no longer have to explain to people he is not in the UFC. Read More »
UFC adds featherweight and bantamweight divisions
In a media conference call today, Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White announced the UFC is adding two new championship divisions at bantamweight (135lbs.) and featherweight (145lbs.). Read More »
Maciej “Irokez” Jewtuszko forced to pull out of WEC 53 with injury
Polish Muay Thai champion and fast rising WEC lightweight prospect, Maciej "Irokez" Jewtuszko has broken his arm training for his next fight. He was scheduled to face Ricardo Lamas at WEC 53. Read More »
A talk with WEC 52 headliner Takeya Mizugaki
Top-10 featherweights Urijah Faber and Takeya Mizugaki will clash in the WEC 52 main event on Nov. 11. For Mizugaki, a win over Faber would be just what he needs to move up the ranks toward a future title shot. Read More »
“Danny Boy” Downes to face “The Mongolian Wolf” at WEC 53 on Dec. 16
Danny Downes and Tie Quan Zhang will both make their second World Extreme Cagefighting appearance when they face each other in a lightweight showdown at WEC 53. Read More »
Full WEC 52 fight card confirmed for Nov. 11
On Monday, World Extreme Cagefighting confirmed the remaining bouts for "WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki" scheduled for Nov. 11 at the Pearl at the Palms in Las Vegas, Nev. Read More »
Watch today’s Q&A session with Urijah Faber live on ProMMAnow.com at 6 p.m. ET
Urijah Faber's Q&A session will broadcast in a LIVE video stream in the ProMMAnow.com UFC ROOM this afternoon, Wednesday, Sept. 29, starting at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT. Read More »
Watch today’s WEC 51 fighter weigh-ins live on ProMMAnow.com at 7 p.m. ET
Thanks to World Extreme Cagefighting and Zuffa, fans can watch today's WEC 51 weigh-ins in a LIVE video stream in ProMMAnow.com's UFC ROOM starting at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. Read More »
World Extreme Cagefighting heads to Glendale, Ariz. with two world title fights on Dec. 16
On Thursday, Dec. 16, World Extreme Cagefighting heads to the state of Arizona for the first time with WEC 53 at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale. Read More »
“WEC 51: Aldo vs. Gamburyan” takes place this Thursday, Sept. 30
World Extreme Cagefighting brings 22 of the top lighter weight fighters in the world to the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colo. this Thursday, Sept 30, with "WEC 51: Aldo Gamburyan". Read More »
Tie Quan Zhang will now face Pablo Garza at WEC 51
For the second time, Tie Quan Zhang‘s opponent for WEC 51 has switched. Now, he will face Pablo Garza. The card will take place at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colo on Sept. 30. Read More »
WEC lightweight contender Anthony Pettis to be featured on MTV hit show “World of Jenks”
World Extreme Cagefighting lightweight contender Anthony Pettis (12-1) will be featured on the new MTV show "World of Jenks" on Monday, Sept. 27 at 10 p.m. ET/ 9 p.m. CT Read More »
WEC announces Faber-Mizugaki on Nov. 11 at Palms in Las Vegas
Former featherweight champion “The California Kid” Urijah Faber makes his highly-anticipated 135-pound debut as World Extreme Cagefighting® returns to The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nev. on Thursday, Nov. 11. Read More »
Lightweight bout between Zack Micklewright and Dustin Poirier added to WEC 52
World Extreme Cagefighting has added a new fight to their Nov. 11 "WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki" card, headlined by Urijah Faber making the drop to 135 lbs. to face top-10 bantamweight Takeya Mizugaki. Read More »
World Extreme Cagefighting confirms remaining bouts for Sept. 30 event in Colorado
One of the deepest cards of the year just received more firepower as World Extreme Cagefighting confirmed six additional bouts for its debut at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colo. on Sept. 30. Read More »
WEC issues statement regarding Cerrone’s death wish
The Vice President of World Extreme Cagefighting, Peter Dropick, released a statement today condemning Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone's death wish toward upcoming opponent Jamie Varner. Read More »
