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WEC Archives, Page 1 of 2

  1. Whats New? Random MMA News!!!

    While browsing the Internet at work today, I came across some MMA news that I thought I should share. Enjoy!!! Dana White must read my articles! Dustin Hazelett is going to face Ben Saunders at UFC 96...

    Written by Sean Schimling about 2 days ago 5 comments

  2. My WEC Wish-List For 2009!

    I for one love watching the WEC, and thought it had a stellar 2008. I can only wish for a similar 2009. Get it "I can only wish for a similar 2009." Here is my 2009 Wish-List for the WEC in 2009...

    Written by Sean Schimling about 6 days ago 2 comments

  3. MMA Fighters Inspire New Mixed Drink Names

    This is an idea I got from a British MMA magazine I ended up finding at the store. When I read the few they had in there I laughed hysterically. I will include those in this article...

    Written by Jason Cottier about 16 days ago 4 comments

  4. What To Expect From MMA In 2009! Part One!

    2009 is almost here! While some are sad to see 2008 over, some are glad. It brought some good fights and some bad fights...

    Written by Sean Schimling about 18 days ago 11 comments

  5. Justin Levens Found Dead

    Justin Levens and his wife were found dead in his Southern California apartment on Wednesday. The police believe it to be a murder suicide...

    Written by Jason Cottier about 20 days ago 2 comments

  6. Miguel Torres Retains Title Wednesday At WEC Snoozefest

    Bantamweight Champion Miguel Angel Torres made it look easy in battering Manny Tapia Wednesday night in Las Vegas as WEC put on one of the more boring televised MMA cards this year...

    Written by Josh Nason about about 1 month ago 3 comments

  7. Champion Miguel Torres Tops WEC 37 Fighter Salaries

    WEC 37 was held last night in Las Vegas, NV and was headlined by bantamweight champion Miguel Torres retaining his title via a second round TKO over challenger Manny Tapia...

    Written by Craig Jolicoeur about about 1 month ago 1 comments

  8. MMA Fighters' New Nicknames!

    We all know that UFC fighters are given nicknames—some good, some bad. Nonetheless, it's how some people recognize them. I'm here to give some fighters new nicknames. Enjoy! Quinton Jackson: Quinton "Hit-And-Run" Jackson For obvious reasons...

    Written by Sean Schimling about about 1 month ago 16 comments

  9. Now Accepting Applications: The Ultimate Fighter 9 Coaching Job Available!

    We all know the story of The Ultimate Fighterby now; take 32 fighters give them a chance to fight for a UFC contract. As with all seasons The Ultimate Fighter 9 is looking for fighters to coach the American team...

    Written by Sean Schimling about about 1 month ago 7 comments

  10. Upon Further Review: Miguel Torres

    If you were to do a quick scan of an MMA pound-for-pound ranking, you’d find the usual suspects at the top—fighters like Anderson Silva and BJ Penn. However, when you got half way down the list, you might find an unrecognizable name...

    Written by Brian Oswald about about 1 month ago 31 comments

  11. MMA Upcoming Event Wrap: The Latest On UFC, WEC, and Affliction Events

    With so many events planned for early 2009 and so much happening with those events, here's some quick-hit information on the latest upcoming shows for the UFC, WEC, and Affliction...

    Written by Josh Nason about about 1 month ago 3 comments

  12. Top Six Under-the-Radar MMA Fights!

    This article is about fights that a true MMA fan would love to see, but they already happened. You may have seen them, but "the average Joe" hasn't. Enjoy! B.J. Penn vs. Lyoto Machida (K-1 Heroes) This is a BIG fight for MMA fans...

    Written by Sean Schimling about about 1 month ago 13 comments

  13. Gina Carano with the UFC?

    Some people may know her as the rough and tough "Crush" on American Gladiators, while others know her as the hard-hitting, ass-kicking MMA fighter Gina Carano. Born in Texas on April 16, 1982, Gina Joy Carano was born to compete...

    Written by Jessy Morris about about 1 month ago 21 comments

  14. WEC Loses a Big Star

    He was considered by many as one of the top middleweights in MMA and possibly a guy who could challenge Anderson Silva for his title. Paulo Filho was a star and one of WEC's biggest stars...

    Written by Jessy Morris about about 1 month ago 6 comments

  15. WEC 36!!!! WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED?!?!?

    I know I'm late,but better late than never right? So i know everyone has seen WEC 36 by now...with all the replays they've shown...

    Written by Sean Schimling about about 1 month ago 3 comments

  16. Newswrap: Tito Ortiz Teasing UFC Return, WEC Payouts, ProElite Vs. Showtime

    Tito Ortiz continues to be a thorn in some MMA fans' sides. While at Fresno, CA, event Rumble In The Park, the former UFC superstar said that he guaranteed he would fight in July 2009, either with Affliction or...

    Written by Josh Nason about about 1 month ago 8 comments

  17. MMA Newswrap: Brown Injury Update, Angle, Buy EliteXC, Leben, Kang, Tons More

    In case you missed it, all the details on Wednesday's WEC show featuring the Mike Brown upset over Urijah Faber is here. I was listening to Jim Rome's radio show today and he briefly mentioned the upset...

    Written by Josh Nason about 2 months ago 2 comments

  18. Should Jens Pulver Hang Up the Gloves?

    There is a fighter who will go down as legendary when history finishes writing his story, and the final chapter may be nearing completion...

    Written by Doug Drexler about 2 months ago 13 comments

  19. WEC Fallout: Exclusive News on Filho's Future, Plus More Post-Show Notes

    Last night's WEC 36 event was newsworthy for several reasons, the most important being Mike Brown's stunning first round knockout of top pound for pound fighter and WEC Featherweight champion Urijah Faber...

    Written by Jeremy Botter about 2 months ago 6 comments

  20. Urijah Faber Runs Into A Brick Wall

    Where the hell did this Mike Brown come from? Faber was considered, not only the top 145-pound fighter in the world, but he was also on the lists for top pound-for-pound. Then here comes Mike Brown...

    Written by Jason Cottier about 2 months ago 18 comments

  21. WEC Results: Mike Brown Defeats Urijah Faber By First Round TKO To Win Title

    Mike Brown pulled off a huge upset by defeating Featherweight Champion Urijah Faber via first-round TKO to headline an exciting night of World Extreme Cagefighting from the Hard Rock Seminole Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida...

    Written by Josh Nason about 2 months ago 0 comments

  22. WEC 36 Event Results: Brown Defeats Faber and Other Ugliness

    There are a lot of ugly things in mixed marital arts. Fans that boo when fights go to the ground. Fighters that might be functionally retarded being forced to "tell us there thoughts" after a fight...

    Written by Jon Grilz about 2 months ago 1 comments

  23. WEC 36: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

    The man is this picture should not be smiling. Although he did provide us with the ugly... The Ugly: The entire Paulo Filho/Chael Sonnen fight. I won’t torture you with the details because there weren’t any...

    Written by Brian Oswald about 2 months ago 33 comments

  24. Paulo Filho = Overrated

    Right off the bat, I have never seen any of Paulo Fihlo's fights in Pride. I would have to assume that him being 16-0 and fighting against the competition that Pride had to offer, he is a good fighter...

    Written by Jake Dixon about 2 months ago 4 comments

  25. WEC 36: Kids, Bad Boys and Just a Lil' Evil

    Can you believe we get to watch Urijah Faber for free, crazy right? But then you look at the rest of the card and you realize why not even the most hardcore MMA fan would pay $50 for it. This card is no different...

    Written by Mike Leanza about 2 months ago 7 comments