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Coloradan Tyler Toner Preps for Unbeaten Visher

Frank Curreri, WEC - Roughly 2,800 people attended UFC 1 at McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Co. One of those intrigued spectators was a 10-year-old Tae Kwon Do student named Tyler Toner. The boy didn't find the spectacle - which happened to be unregulated at the time -- to be disturbing or violent. In fact, the only thing that shocked him, as would be the case for many who watched that night on Nov. 12, 1993, was witnessing a skinny Brazilian named Royce Gracie repeatedly conquer Goliaths to win the 8-man tournament. (read more)

‘Mighty Mouse’ Heads For The WEC

Frank Curreri, WEC - Matt Hume has coached numerous fighters with "UFC champion" and "world champion" on their resumes, yet none possessed athletic gifts on par with Demetrious Johnson. (read more)

WEC 47 Wrap-Up

Frank Curreri, WEC - Dominick Cruz and Joseph Benavidez, who fought last August, are once again on a collision course. Both fighters earned career milestones at WEC 47 in Columbus, Ohio - with Cruz dethroning WEC bantamweight champ Brian Bowles and Benavidez submitting former kingpin Miguel Angel Torres - and afterward Benavidez made it clear he welcomes a sequel with the belt on the line. (read more)

Thank You, Jens Pulver

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - Just a couple quick ones about Jens Pulver… Nothing about his 22 pro wins, his reign as the first UFC lightweight champion, or his legacy as the man who put the lighter weight classes on the map here in the States; we'll save that for later. (read more)

Cruz Wins WEC Bantamweight Title; Benavidez Tops Torres

Frank Curreri, WEC - Those who labeled Dominick Cruz to be a light puncher must eat their words following his masterful performance Saturday night against WEC bantamweight champion Brian Bowles. The 4-to-1 underdog battered Bowles over two rounds with crisp punching combinations and leg kicks, and Bowles went back to his corner at the end of round two and did not return for a third round. The unbeaten champion told doctors his hand was broken and opted not to continue fighting, conceding his title to his tearful and overjoyed challenger. (read more)

Bowles Braces for First Title Defense

Frank Curreri, WEC - To become champion, Brian Bowles upset a legend regarded as one of MMA's most aggressive fighters. To keep the title, he must defeat a 4-to-1 underdog who just might be the most elusive fighter in the game aside from Lyoto Machida. (read more)

Official WEC Weigh-In Results

Below are the official weigh-in results for Saturday's WEC event, which features the WEC bantamweight title bout between Brian Bowles and Dominick Cruz, as well as the return of Miguel Angel Torres against Joseph Benavidez, and the featherweight clash between Jens Pulver and Javier Vazquez. This card will air live on Versus (10pm ET / 7pm PT) from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (read more)

Dominick Cruz: Catch Me If You Can

Frank Curreri, WEC - Dominick Cruz stands accused of being a light puncher, a winner but not a finisher. His unbeaten opponent, meanwhile, has dynamite in his fists and has never allowed a fight to go the distance. No doubt that perceived power differential goes a long way toward explaining why Cruz, days before Saturday's showdown with WEC bantamweight champion Brian Bowles, has been branded a 4-to-1 underdog by oddsmakers. (read more)

Benavidez On Torres: ‘Everything He’s Got Can Be Mine’

Frank Curreri, WEC - An excruciating, month-long training camp at the Jersey Shore honed more than Miguel Torres' fight game. The experience also apparently sharpened his tongue. (read more)

Jens Pulver: Win or Walk Away?

Frank Curreri, WEC - If you lose your next fight, will you retire? The inquiry creates a slightly awkward air for both the interviewer and interviewee. But it is to be expected. When you're a former UFC champion and have been on a significant slide in recent years - media interviews can easily start to feel like FBI interrogations. (read more)

Torres, Benavidez and Jorgenson are ready to rumble

On-Demand Replay of Pro MMA Radio's interviews with Miguel Torres, Joseph Benavidez and Scott Jorgensen is ready now and available for our listeners 24/7. Torres and Benavidez will meet in the co-main event at WEC 47 on March 6th in Columbus, Ohio, live and free on Versus TV. Jorgensen will meet Chad George on the undercard of WEC 47. (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)

WEC ANNOUNCES REPLAY OF CERRONE VS. HENDERSON ON WEC.TV AND UFC.COM

Las Vegas, NV (USA) - On Oct. 10, Donald Cerrone and Ben Henderson delivered one of the finest fights in World Extreme Cagefighting� history. For five grueling rounds, Cerrone and Henderson treated the fans in San Antonio, TX to a world title fight that will remain in highlight reels for generations to come. (read more)

WEC® ANNOUNCES TELEVISION AGREEMENT WITH SETANTA SPORTS IN AUSTRALIA

Las Vegas, NV (USA) - World Extreme Cagefighting� announced today a television agreement with Setanta Sports in Australia. Beginning with the Oct. 10 card featuring an interim title fight between Donald Cerrone and Ben Henderson, Setanta Sports will now carry all WEC events live. The agreement gives over 80,000 viewers in Australia access to the best light weight fighters in the world. (read more)

WEC HEADS TO THE LONE STAR STATE ON OCT. 10

Las Vegas, NV (USA) - World Extreme Cagefighting� announced today that it is returning to the Lone Star state on Saturday, Oct. 10 with an action-packed night of fights. Live from the AT&T Center in beautiful San Antonio, TX, fan favorite Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone battles feared striker Ben Henderson in a bout that will crown the interim WEC lightweight champion. (read more)