August 5th, 2008 
Stephen Rhodes 
Posted in Here’s some more fuel for the rumor mill – there’s the distinct possibility that the 185 and 205 pound divisions in the World Extreme Cagefighting promotion could move over to the Ultimate Fighting Championship; nothing is etched in stone but perhaps there will be an answer to that rumor in the upcoming months, according to [...]
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WEC Finds Broadcasting Partner In Mexico
The World Extreme Cagefighting promotion has somewhat broadened their brand awareness as they have partnered with Cadena Tres, a Mexican free television network; the deal is scheduled to last through 2009. Below is the press release by the WEC and Cadena Tres:
CADENA TRES AND WORLD EXTREME CAGEFIGHTING ® ENTER INTO STRATEGIC TELEVISION PARTNERSHIP THROUGH 2009
Exclusive [...]
Micah Miller Interview
Micah Miller is a rising star in the World Extreme Cagefighting promotion, coming off a big win over Chance Farrar; Frank Curreri of WEC.TV got an interview with Miller (11-1), in which he spoke about his upcoming bout with Josh Grispi – scheduled to take place on August 3. Below are some excerpts:
Q: Where does your [...]
Pulver To Face Garcia At WEC 36
Another fighter has been signed to the World Extreme Cagefighting event, which is scheduled for September 10 at the Seminole Hard Rock and Casino in Hollywood, FL; according to Matthew Brothers of Fightline.com, Leonard Garcia has agreed to a bout with Jens Pulver. The bout has not been signed as of this writing, but the [...]
WEC Press Release
Below is the official press release from World Extreme Cagefighting, promoting their card, set to take place on September 10 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL:
Las Vegas – World Extreme Cagefighting® (WEC™) announced today that two world titles will be on the line on Wednesday, September 10th when the organization makes [...]
Roller Replaces Karalexis On WEC 35 Card
Due to health issues, Alex Karalexis is being replaced on the World Extreme Cagefighting 35 event card by recently signed Shane Roller, according to Sam Caplan of FiveOuncesOfPain.com; specifically, Karalexis is suffering from a cracked rib and could not get medical clearance from Zuffa’s (parent company of the WEC) doctors to fight. Roller will fight against Todd [...]
WEC Signs Trio Of NCAA Grapplers
The World Extreme Cagefighting promotion has, according to Sam Caplan of FiveOuncesOfPain.com, signed three wrestlers from Oklahoma State – Jake Rosholt, Johny Hendricks and Shane Roller – to multi-fight contracts; all 3 are current members of Team Takedown. Rosholt, considered the best of the 3, sports a current 4-0 record and is a middleweight; Hendricks [...]
Steinbeiss to Make Debut At WEC 36
Light heavyweight MMA fighter Steve Steinbeiss, according to Tom Hamlin of MMAWeekly.com, will make his World Extreme Cagefighting debut on September 10 against Mark Munoz at a yet-to-be-determined location; sources from Steinbess’ camp have confirmed that both parties have signed bout agreements. Steinbess has signed a multi-fight agreement with WEC, as well. Steinbess (4-1 MMA), [...]
