Previous weeks of "Throwback Thursday" have looked at two promotions: UFC and Pride FC. This week, we'll introduce a third promotion into the mix, that being WEC. WEC is an incredibly important promotion in MMA history. Its short yet impactful run saw it build up a big roster of fighters and eventually get acquired by … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – WEC 4: Rumble Under the Sun
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Former UFC, WEC Champion Carlos Condit Declares Retirement
Former WEC Welterweight Champion and former interim UFC Welterweight Champion Carlos Condit has declared retirement from MMA, per a report from Damon Martin and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. Condit, 37, is ending his career after fighting for nearly two decades and over 45 pro bouts. He made his pro debut all the way back … Continue reading Former UFC, WEC Champion Carlos Condit Declares Retirement
Flashback Friday: WEC 1: Princes of Pain
The "World Extreme Cagefighting," better known as the WEC launched in 2001. While the promotion was known for it's coverage of the bantamweight, featherweight and lightweight divisions, the debut show "Princes of Pain" featured fighters of many sizes. Headlining the card was two of MMA's most well known journeymen, Dan "The Beast" Severn and Travis … Continue reading Flashback Friday: WEC 1: Princes of Pain
Flashback Friday: WEC 1: Princes of Pain Play-by-Play
The Flashback Friday episode for June 19th, 2020 was coverage of the first WEC event: "Princes of Pain." This article is the play-by-play for the show. The report for the event can be found here. Quick Results Bout 1: Cruz Gomez def. Isaias Martinez via KO, Elbows (RD 1, 4:58) Bout 2: Leonard Garcia def. … Continue reading Flashback Friday: WEC 1: Princes of Pain Play-by-Play
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