The WEC is a series of single elimination matches in which top competitors from all over the world use any and all fighting styles - boxing, wrestling, kickboxing, karate, jiu-jitsu, judo, gracie, tae kwon do, kenpo, and more - inside the cage until one
HOLLYWOOD, FLA. - World Extreme Cagefighting® (WEC) and The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino today announced that WEC: FABER vs. BROWN fight at the Hard Rock Live scheduled for Wednesday, September 10 has been POSTPONED due to the threat of Hurricane Ike to South Florida. The fight has been rescheduled for November 5 at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Tickets purchased for the September 10th date remain valid and will be honored on the new date. Refunds for fans that are unable to attend the rescheduled date can be obtained at the point of purchase.
Thomas Gerbasi, WEC - For most accomplished athletes, the end of the line - whether on the high school or college level - comes with substantial regret and sadness. It's a realization that the roar of the crowd will be silenced and that the usually ever-present next match or next game won't be there anymore.So you've got to assume that when Jake Rosholt - a four-time Division I All-American and three-time National Champion wrestler for Oklahoma State - walked away from competitive wrestling, that it was probably the worst time of his young life.
Malibu, CA - September 2, 2008 - JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (Nasdaq: JAKK) today announced the signing of two exclusive, four year, worldwide Master Toy license agreements with MMA organizations World Extreme Cage Fighting® (WEC™) and PRIDE®. JAKKS is expected to launch the line of collectible action figures, play sets and accessories based on WEC and PRIDE in Spring 2010.
Frank Curreri, WEC - Under ideal circumstances, the masses will someday know who Aaron Simpson is because of his achievements as an MMA fighter. Until then, he will remain best known as the guy whose 52-year-old mother-in-law gave birth to his children.
Frank Curreri, WEC - Jens Pulver remembers consulting with a "shrink" and laughing in the guy's face when the so-called expert tried to psychoanalyze him. "I hated it," Pulver said of those one-on-one sessions. But Pulver admits that he has been working with a sports psychologist before his upcoming Sept. 10 fight against Leonard Garcia.
HOLLYWOOD, FLA. - World Extreme Cagefighting® (WEC) and The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino today announced that WEC: FABER vs. BROWN fight at the Hard Rock Live scheduled for Wednesday, September 10 has been POSTPONED due to the threat of Hurricane Ike to South Florida. The fight has been rescheduled for November 5 at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Tickets purchased for the September 10th date remain valid and will be honored on the new date. Refunds for fans that are unable to attend the rescheduled date can be obtained at the point of purchase.
Thomas Gerbasi, WEC - For most accomplished athletes, the end of the line - whether on the high school or college level - comes with substantial regret and sadness. It's a realization that the roar of the crowd will be silenced and that the usually ever-present next match or next game won't be there anymore.So you've got to assume that when Jake Rosholt - a four-time Division I All-American and three-time National Champion wrestler for Oklahoma State - walked away from competitive wrestling, that it was probably the worst time of his young life.
Frank Curreri, WEC - Under ideal circumstances, the masses will someday know who Aaron Simpson is because of his achievements as an MMA fighter. Until then, he will remain best known as the guy whose 52-year-old mother-in-law gave birth to his children.
Frank Curreri, WEC - Jens Pulver remembers consulting with a "shrink" and laughing in the guy's face when the so-called expert tried to psychoanalyze him. "I hated it," Pulver said of those one-on-one sessions. But Pulver admits that he has been working with a sports psychologist before his upcoming Sept. 10 fight against Leonard Garcia.