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LAS VEGAS (February 16, 2008) - After a Championship Tripleheader that saw a local hero defending his crown for the first time in his hometown of Albuquerque, and two other titles changing hands, the World Extreme Cagefighting® (WEC™) card on February 13 was one of the most talked about mixed martial arts cards in recent months. In response to unprecedented demand, World Extreme Cagefighting® (WEC™) is proud to announce that this stellar event will re-air on VERSUS Saturday, February 16, at 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT. - [Read more]

By Chris Cozzone - It didnt take Albuquerques Carlos Condit long to defend his world title and take out the man responsible for handing him his first pro loss. Condit, in front of a crowd estimated at 3,500 at the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, repaid Houstons Carlo Prater for a 2004 loss while defending his World Extreme Cagefighting welterweight title for a second time. - [Read more]

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. - [Read more]

Frank Curreri, WEC - Carlos Condit was his usual dominant self, Miguel Torres looked like a possible star in the making, and Jamie Varner shocked a lot of people. Each fighter had his hand raised Wednesday on a night when two WEC championships changed hands. Only Condits title was safe. Torres overwhelmed WEC bantamweight champ Chase Beebe and, with his well-rounded arsenal, has the look of someone who could reign for a long time to come. Varner, meanwhile, rallied to beat now former lightweight champ "Razor" Rob McCullough at his own game. What follows is a recap of the WEC card, which took place at the Santa Ana Star Center in front of 4,648 frenzied fans. The event was nationally broadcast live on the Versus cable network and will re-air Saturday on Versus (11 P.M. EST). - [Read more]

Thomas Gerbasi, WEC - Miguel Torres doesnt seem too nervous before the biggest fight of his mixed martial arts career tonight against Chase Beebe for the WEC Bantamweight Championship. Hes not agitated about possibly going five rounds for the first time, taking on a 22-year old battler who has already gone the championship distance twice, or doing all of this in front of a national television audience. - [Read more]

Thomas Gerbasi, WEC - Blues great BB King called it paying the cost to be the boss. Its something Rob McCullough knows well, especially now that hes the WEC Lightweight Champion - the hunted and not the hunter. And in a lot of ways, he relishes the part of being a professional fighter that doesnt show up in magazines or on television. - [Read more]

No Fear Energy Becomes "Official Energy Drink of the WEC™" Las Vegas, NV (USA) - World Extreme Cagefighting® (WEC™) organization today announced it has teamed up with No Fear Energy Drink to become a presenting sponsor and the exclusive energy drink sponsor for the WEC. - [Read more]

Thomas Gerbasi, WEC - Charlie Valencia vs Ian McCall, December 12, 2007. It was just another fight, two tough bantamweights doing their thing in the WECs cage when Valencia, a seven year veteran, pounced on the 23-year old McCall. For the next 30 seconds, Valencia captured the complete essence of mixed martial arts in a sequence that should go down in the annals as one of the best ever in the sport.Yeah, it was that good. - [Read more]

Due to a leg injury suffered while training in Arizona on Thursday, Jesse Moreng has been forced to withdraw from his World Extreme Cagefighting fight on February 13th against Scott Jorgenson. Stepping in for Moreng will be Albuquerques own Damacio Page. Page is known for his aggressive style and KO power and will be looking to impressive his home town crowd when he steps into the WEC cage for the first time. "Fighting in the WEC has always been a goal for me," recalled Page. "Im always training so im not concerned about the short notice, I always come to fight". - [Read more]

Thomas Gerbasi, WEC - For years, the East Coast of the United States was anything but a hotbed for world-class mixed martial artists. Sure, there were a few here and there who made their mark, but odds are, if you were making a name for yourself in the fight game, you hailed from the Midwest or West Coast.Not anymore. And its New England leading the charge. - [Read more]

Frank Curreri, WEC - Other than a bottle of wine or two, Jamie Varner assures there is no alcohol in his home. And he is proud of that. "There is no beer in my fridge, no liquor," the 23-year-old revealed. "I very rarely go out and drink. I sometimes drink on weekends. But I dont drink at all eight weeks before a fight." - [Read more]

Frank Curreri, WEC - When the name Carlo Prater is mentioned, what do you think of? Never heard of him, huh? Or at least, if youre like most people, youve probably never seen him fight. Well, that could all change in a jiffy come Wednesday night. After 10 years in the fight business -- 10 mostly anonymous years -- Carlo Prater is as hungry as ever to make a big name for himself. All he has to do to achieve notoriety is beat WEC welterweight champ Carlos Condit on a nationally televised broadcast. Its that simple. - [Read more]

Frank Curreri, WEC - When you think of MMA in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the natural tendency is to think of Jacksons Gaidojutsu school, breeding ground for some of the nations best fighters. Greg Jackson, the geeky-looking guru who lives, eats and breaths fighting, is almost as well known as many of his protégés. And thats saying a lot for a soft-spoken guy whose stacked stable includes the likes of Georges St-Pierre, Rashad Evans, Keith Jardine, Nate Marquardt, Leonard Garcia, and Joey Villasenor (oh, and Jackson groomed Diego Sanchez, too, before "The Nightmares" departure last year). - [Read more]

Frank Curreri, WEC - Chase Beebe was a four-time state wrestling champ; he is not known for his strikes. Miguel Torres has won the vast majority of his fights by submission, studied jiu-jitsu under the late, great Carlson Gracie Sr., and is armed with a superb triangle choke that could put a bear to sleep. So their upcoming title bout is likely going to be decided on the ground, right? - [Read more]

MILWAUKEE (January 19, 2008) - Harley-Davidson Motor Company has teamed up with the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) and World Extreme Cagefighting® (WEC™) organizations as a presenting sponsor and exclusive motorcycle sponsor. - [Read more]

MILWAUKEE (January 19, 2008) - Harley-Davidson Motor Company has teamed up with the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) and World Extreme Cagefighting® (WEC™) organizations as a presenting sponsor and exclusive motorcycle sponsor. - [Read more]

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. - [Read more]

Frank Curreri, WEC - His name could some day be the answer to a trivia question. It will be a trick question: Which UFC fighter was first to be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated? Roger Huerta! Plenty of fight fans will blurt it out. And theyll be right. But only half right. There were, in fact, two fighters on that historic May 28, 2007 issue. Many remember Huertas scowling face. They forget Leonard Garcia was there, too. - [Read more]

Frank Curreri, WEC - Mark Hominicks father passed away in August. And after every one of his fights, he exits the cage with his mother on his mind. Its time to assuage her fears. Marie Hominick still cant bear to watch her son fight live. Not from ringside, not on television. Never mind that Marks been a pro fighter for five years, that hes scrapped 22 times and has never been seriously injured. She sits at home in Canada, worrying and waiting for the phone to ring. - [Read more]

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, Albuquerques 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. - [Read more]