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Antonio Banuelos Talks Tats and Training with BJ

Frank Curreri, WEC - If you have followed the career of Antonio Banuelos, current teammate and former roommate of Chuck Liddell, then you may have noticed the 5'3 fighter's ongoing love affair with body ink. The many symbols and words that adorn the bantamweight's body are the result of a unique tradition he began with his MMA debut nine years ago: After every fight, win or lose, Banuelos adds another tattoo. (read more)

Cruz Edges Benavidez, Retains World Title

Frank Curreri, WEC - The gap between Dominick Cruz and Joseph Benavidez has narrowed considerably, but their rematch Wednesday night produced the same result: Cruz's hand was raised following a split decision triumph that allowed him to keep his WEC bantamweight title. (read more)

Cruz and Benavidez Cross Paths Again

Frank Curreri, WEC - Ill will can add spice to a fight, but for the most part, pleasantries have been exchanged leading up to tonight's WEC bantamweight title bout between Dominick Cruz and Joseph Benavidez. Unlike his mentor Urijah Faber, No. 1 challenger Benavidez does not hold a grudge against the 135-pound kingpin. (read more)

Official WEC Weigh-In Results

Below are the official weigh-in results for Wednesday's WEC event, which features the WEC bantamweight title bout between Dominick Cruz and Joseph Benavidez, as well as the lightweight clash between Shane Roller and Anthony Pettis, and the featherweight bout between Chad Mendes and Cub Swanson. This card will air live on Versus (9pm ET / 6pm PT) from The Pearl at The Palms in Las Vegas, Nevada. (read more)

How Good Is Chad Mendes? Swanson Will Reveal

Frank Curreri, WEC - You can thank Cub Swanson for the jaw-dropping Chan Sung Jung vs. Leonard Garcia classic. Sort of. (read more)

Jorgensen’s Prophecy: A Title Fight with Buddy Joseph Benavidez

Frank Curreri, WEC - A few months back Scott Jorgensen and Joseph Benavidez, two buddies who compete in the same division, made a pact: "We knew we were neck-and-neck for the next title shot and we said, "It doesn't matter who gets it. One of us will fight Dominick (Cruz) and then we'll fight each other for the belt.'" (read more)

‘Inside Info’ No Worry For Palaszewski

Frank Curreri, WEC - 100 or more pro fights is what Bart Palaszewski is shooting for. As of today, "Bartimus" is almost halfway to the century mark. Opponent #47 is coming up on Wednesday in the form of Zack Micklewright, a scrappy U.S. Marine who trains under Pat Miletich in Iowa and who can't believe his luck. (read more)

Toughest Test: Semerzier Takes Aim at Javier Vazquez

Frank Curreri, WEC - Mackens Semerzier has already submitted one Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt in the WEC. But can "Mack Da Menace" repeat the feat against a cocksure fighter who regards himself as the 145-pound division's "best grappler in the world?" (read more)

Say What? Poland’s Top Lightweight Seeks Standup War With Njokuani

Frank Curreri, WEC - You might have trouble pronouncing his name, but odds are high that you will remember Maciej Jewtuszko after watching him perform inside of a cage. Poland's top lightweight prospect boasts an aggressive, crowd-pleasing style and a sterling 7-0 pro record - and he's yet to allow one of his bouts to be decided by the judges. (read more)

Louisiana’s Poirier Gunning For ‘Last Call’

Frank Curreri, WEC - Dustin Poirier's first-ever trip to Las Vegas a few months back filled him with great optimism. And there was good reason for the Louisianan's high hopes: The wide-eyed 21-year-old had auditioned for The Ultimate Fighter season 12 reality show in late April; his performance earned him a follow-up audition so producers could further size him up. (read more)

Fighters confirmed for UFC Fan Expo in Boston

With the city of Boston buzzing about the arrival of the UFC� Fan Expo™ at the John B. Hynes Convention Center on August 27 and 28, the Ultimate Fighting Championship� turned up the heat today by announcing the list of fighters that will participate in the weekend of festivities. (read more)

Featherweight title fight set for Sept 30 in Colorado

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 judo ace Manny Gamburyan when World Extreme Cagefighting� invades the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colo. on Thursday, Sept. 30. (read more)

Four grappling superfights featured at UFC Fan Expo

An already loaded UFC� FAN EXPO™ just got some added firepower. UFC President Dana White announced today that this year's festivities will include four grappling superfights featuring the likes of MMA stars Caol Uno, Hermes Franca, Javier Vazquez, and Fredson Paixao, as well as a much-anticipated women's contest. (read more)

“ALDO VS. FABER PRELIMS LIVE” ON SPIKE TV

New York, NY, April 15, 2010 - Two action-packed prelims from the highly-anticipated "ALDO vs. FABER" event will telecast live on Spike TV from the Arco Arena in Sacramento, CA on Saturday, April 24 (9:00-10:00pm ET/6:00-7:00pm PT). "Aldo vs. Faber Prelims Live" will feature former "The Ultimate Fighter" season one contestant Alex Karalexis (10-4) against Anthony Pettis (8-1) in a battle of lightweight (155 lb) contenders and Leonard Garcia (17-5-1) vs. Chan Sung Jung (10-1) in a featherweight (145 lb) contest. (read more)

WEC CONFIRMS REMAINING BOUTS FOR DEC. 19 IN LAS VEGAS

Las Vegas, NV (USA) - World Extreme Cagefighting� proudly confirms the remaining bouts of a loaded fight card headed to the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV on Dec. 19. In addition to Cerrone vs. Ratcliff, Njokuani vs. Horodecki, and Benavidez vs. Yahya, WEC is pleased to announce seven other quality bouts. (read more)

Massachusetts to Regulate MMA Bouts

Massachusetts has become the 42nd state in the country to bring regulated mixed martial arts (MMA) competitions, including Ultimate Fighting� Championship� (UFC�) events, to thousands of Bay State fans. The Massachusetts Legislature recently passed a bill that would allow the Department of Public Safety to oversee regulation of the popular sport in the state. (read more)

San Antonio Express - Octagon refuge for 'Bad Boy"

WEC featherweight Leonard Garcia came by his nickname naturally. While a student at Texas Tech, he was stabbed eight times in a fight at a restaurant. Another incident left him with a bullet wound in the stomach (read more)

WEC ANNOUNCES VARNER-HENDERSON TITLE UNIFICATION BOUT

Las Vegas, NV (USA) - World Extreme Cagefighting� announced today that the long-awaited lightweight title unification bout between reigning champion Jamie Varner and interim champion Ben "Smooth" Henderson will take place on Sunday, Jan. 10 at ARCO Arena in Sacramento, Calif. In addition to this explosive championship clash, WEC also confirmed the return of former featherweight champion "The California Kid" Urijah Faber, who will be facing top-ranked contender Raphael Assuncao in his hometown of Sacramento. (read more)

WEC® Announces Another Stacked Card in Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV (USA) - World Extreme Cagefighting� announced today a lightweight showdown that will have tremendous implications on the future of the 155-pound division. On Saturday, Dec. 19 from The Pearl at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV, lightweight title contender Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone will take on striker extraordinaire Ed Ratcliff, while in the co-main event, Muay Thai sensation Anthony Njokuani battles former IFL star Chris Horodecki. When the smoke clears on Dec. 19, the world may know who is next in line for a crack at the WEC lightweight champion. (read more)

WEC CONFIRMS REMAINING BOUTS FOR NOV. 18 IN LAS VEGAS

Las Vegas, NV (USA) - World Extreme Cagefighting� proudly confirms the remaining bouts of a tremendous fight card headed to the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV on Nov. 18. In addition to the outstanding main event pitting featherweight champion Mike Brown against top challenger Jose Aldo, WEC is pleased to announce nine other quality bouts. (read more)