The UFC Needs the WEC
After watching the WEC and UFC events last week, one thing is very clear, the UFC needs the WEC. Any way you look at it, World Extreme Cagefighting put on a more exciting and energetic show.
After watching the WEC and UFC events last week, one thing is very clear, the UFC needs the WEC. Any way you look at it, World Extreme Cagefighting put on a more exciting and energetic show.
The WEC merger into the UFC will showcase new fighters in new weight classes that many casual MMA fans know little about. One of the best new prospects in MMA is Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson (8-1 MMA).
Last night at WEC 52 three fighters from the same fight camp completely dominated the competition. The Sacramento, California-based “Team Alpha Male” brought its leader (Urijah Faber) and two others to The Pearl at the Palms in Las Vegas, Nevada where all three fought on the main.
The WEC 52 was the promotions last trip to Las Vegas before the merger with the UFC and the card will leave a lasting impression. The lighter fighters of the WEC once again put on a highly entertaining night of fights and show that they belong in the big show.
The second to last WEC card takes place tomorrow in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort. WEC 52: “Faber vs. Mizugaki” is packed with 11 fights, headlined by “The California Kid” Urijah Faber making his bantamweight debut and Takeya Mizugaki.
With two free events happening this week, the UFC has upped the ante and is showing five of Saturdays UFC 122 competitors past fights for free on UFCLive.com.
The WEC fighters at Team Alpha Male, more often than not have a say in what both the WEC Featherweight and Bantamweight title pictures look like. They look to follow that trend as Chad Mendes meets Javier Vazquez November 11th at WEC 52. The selling point for the Mendes vs. Vazquez fight is that the winner would likely position himself near the top of the newly formed UFC Featherweight division.
This Thursday, November 11th, the WEC makes its last journey to Las Vegas for its final event ever to be held at The Peal inside The Palms Hotel. This card has had its share of injuries and fighters being shuffled around but with just a few days left the Fight Card finalized.