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World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) was an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion founded in 2001. It was purchased by Zuffa, LLC, the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), in 2006. In its final incarnation, it was made up of 3 weight classes: 135 lb (61 kg), 145 lb (66 kg) and 155 lb (70 kg). To accommodate the smaller fighters, WEC's cage was 25 feet (7.6 m) in diameter—5 feet (1.5 m) smaller than the standard UFC cage.
Scott Adams and Reed Harris started the organization in 2001. Between 2001 and 2006, most of their events were held at Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, California, and aired on HDNet.
In December 2006, Zuffa purchased WEC. With the purchase, WEC continued as a separate promotion with its own roster of fighters. Adams was retained after the purchase as the organization's matchmaker. Harris and Adams were named co-General Managers and were both active in the new WEC. In 2008, Sean Shelby was named the new match-maker for the promotion by Zuffa.
WEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting that took place on August 18, 2010 at The Pearl at The Palms in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This event marked WEC's first visit to Las Vegas since WEC 45 in December 2009 and was also shown on the Versus channel.
Urijah Faber was expected to make his bantamweight debut against Japanese striker Takeya Mizugaki. However, Faber was forced off the card with an injury. As a result, Mizugaki was also pulled from the event. The Faber/Mizugaki bout was simply pushed back, to WEC 52. Faber won the rescheduled matchup by first round submission.
Stephan Bonnar served as color commentator for the event along with Todd Harris.
The event drew an average of 316,000 viewers on Versus.
Fighters were awarded $10,000 bonuses.
The following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the Nevada State Athletic Commission. It does not include sponsor money or "locker room" bonuses often given by the WEC and also do not include the WEC's traditional "fight night" bonuses.
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Chad Mendes vs Cub Swanson WEC 50 Full Fight
World Extreme Cagefighting 5: Halloween Fury was held at the Palace Indian Gaming Center in CA on October 18, 2002. Diallo Baza defeats Chris Mooney by TKO (Strikes from Rear Mount) 1:55 in the 2nd round.
The Featherweight title is on the line at the very first WEC Wrekcage as Urijah "The California Kid" Faber takes on the "Triangular Strangler" Joe Pearson.
VISIT http://themvzone.com mvzone.proboards.com Music video paying tribute to the greatest mma organisation of the last 2+ years, World Extreme Cagefighting. This video is for non-commercial use only. I'm just a fan trying to show my appreciation for WEC and MMA in general. Songs: "Exitlude" and "Enterlude" by The Killers.
Rewind to the glory days of the WEC as Urijah Faber faces Jens Pulver at WEC 34. On Outside the Cage, go inside each fighter's training camp in the final days leading to the big fight. Catch Faber as he faces Alex Caceres at UFC 175.
All footage and music herein are registered trademarks and registered copyrights of their respected owners. Retouched with some more of the classic WEC fights
Mike Brown vs Jose Aldo for the WEC featherweight title.
A World Extreme Cagefighting fight between Dominick Cruz and Joseph Benavidez. The fight took place August 2009 and won Fight of the Night honors. Following this fight Cruz went on to win the WEC Bantamweight title. Putting his wins in the WEC and UFC together, Cruz is currently on a 13 fight win streak. This fight with Benavidez was his fifth win during that run. Cruz fights another Team Alpha Male fighter Cody No Love Garbrandt on 30th December 2016. Benavidez, now a Flyweight, recently defeated Henry Cejudo in a split decision win.
Chad Mendes vs Cub Swanson WEC 50 Full Fight
World Extreme Cagefighting 5: Halloween Fury was held at the Palace Indian Gaming Center in CA on October 18, 2002. Diallo Baza defeats Chris Mooney by TKO (Strikes from Rear Mount) 1:55 in the 2nd round.
The Featherweight title is on the line at the very first WEC Wrekcage as Urijah "The California Kid" Faber takes on the "Triangular Strangler" Joe Pearson.
VISIT http://themvzone.com mvzone.proboards.com Music video paying tribute to the greatest mma organisation of the last 2+ years, World Extreme Cagefighting. This video is for non-commercial use only. I'm just a fan trying to show my appreciation for WEC and MMA in general. Songs: "Exitlude" and "Enterlude" by The Killers.
Rewind to the glory days of the WEC as Urijah Faber faces Jens Pulver at WEC 34. On Outside the Cage, go inside each fighter's training camp in the final days leading to the big fight. Catch Faber as he faces Alex Caceres at UFC 175.
All footage and music herein are registered trademarks and registered copyrights of their respected owners. Retouched with some more of the classic WEC fights
Mike Brown vs Jose Aldo for the WEC featherweight title.
A World Extreme Cagefighting fight between Dominick Cruz and Joseph Benavidez. The fight took place August 2009 and won Fight of the Night honors. Following this fight Cruz went on to win the WEC Bantamweight title. Putting his wins in the WEC and UFC together, Cruz is currently on a 13 fight win streak. This fight with Benavidez was his fifth win during that run. Cruz fights another Team Alpha Male fighter Cody No Love Garbrandt on 30th December 2016. Benavidez, now a Flyweight, recently defeated Henry Cejudo in a split decision win.
Chad Mendes vs Cub Swanson WEC 50 Full Fight
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