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Joe Stevenson Makes Featherweight Debut Against Javier Vazquez at UFC on Versus 4
The Ultimate Fighter season 2 winner and former No. 1 lightweight contender Joe Stevenson has agreed to take on WEC vet and jiu-jitsu black belt Javier Vazquez at UFC on Versus 4, an event expected to take place in late June according to UFC.com. The bout will be Stevenson's first at...
Javier Vazquez on MMA Nation: If Chad Mendes Plays Guard, It's Only a Matter of Time Before He's Submitted
Josh Gross described Javier Vazquez's attitude toward his opposition very well: he doesn't hate them, but he doesn't like them either. Once you read this interview, you'll certainly get an appreciation for his candor and opinions informed from years in the training room and competitive cage. When...
WEC 50: Cruz vs Benavidez Salaries
Even though the WEC is a much smaller promotion than the UFC, it's still pretty shocking to me to see how little some of these guys are getting paid. Here is what each guy made at WEC 50: MAIN CARD Dominick Cruz ($22,000) vs. Joseph Benavidez ($17,500) Anthony Pettis ($22,000) vs. Shane...
Quick and Dirty Results: WEC 50 Cruz vs Benavidez
Dominick Cruz def. Joseph Benavidez via split decision (47-48, 48-47, 49-46). Anthony Pettis def. Shane Roller via submission (traingle choke) - Round 3, 4:51.Chad Mendes def. Cub Swanson via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).Scott Jorgensen def. Brad Pickett via unanimous decision (30-27,...
Are Athletic Commissions Failing to Protect Fighters?
Athletic commissions could be deemed the unsung heroes of combat sports in that their sole purpose is to oversee combat sports and the safety of its fighters. It's their job to provide pre-fight medical testing, drug and steroid testing, sanctioning of any and all events within the state, and...
WEC 47 Post-Fight Analysis: March Madness Has Begun!
The month of March started off with a bang this weekend as WEC 47 delivered on multiple levels. Not only did it provide fans with a lot of talking points in terms of the bantamweight title picture, but the card had a plethora of upset victories, surprising finishes, and exciting action. In the...
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