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WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus Weigh-in Results

The weigh-ins for the World Extreme Cagefighting’s next event, “WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus” will take place today at 7 PM EST (4 PM PST).
The weigh-ins are taking place at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the same venue for Sunday’s event. The main card will be carried on the Versus network live beginning […]

scaleThe weigh-ins for the World Extreme Cagefighting’s next event, “WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus” will take place today at 7 PM EST (4 PM PST).

The weigh-ins are taking place at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the same venue for Sunday’s event. The main card will be carried on the Versus network live beginning Sunday night.

Fans can watch today’s weigh-ins live at WEC.tv, which hosts a live video stream that can be viewed by anyone with a fast enough internet connection (isn’t that all of us by now?).

The event is headlined by a lightweight bout between former WEC champ Jamie Varner who takes on the “Prince of Persia” Kamal Shalorus.

The full “WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus” card appears as follows:

Main Card

Lightweight bout: Kamal Shalorus (155) vs. Jamie Varner (156)
Featherweight bout Mark Hominick (144.5) vs. Yves Jabouin (145)
Featherweight bout: L.C. Davis (146) vs. Josh Grispi (145)
Lightweight bout: Danny Downes (156) vs. Chris Horodecki (154)
Bantamweight bout: Will Campuzano (136) vs. Eddie Wineland (135.5)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight bout: Karen Darabedyan (155.6) vs. Will Kerr (155)
Bantamweight bout: Wagnney Fabiano (135.5) vs. Frank Gomez (135.5)
Featherweight bout: Bendy Casimir (145.5) vs. Erik Koch (145.5)
Featherweight bout: Rafael Assuncao (144.5) vs. Diego Nunes (144)
Bantamweight bout: Chris Cariaso (135) vs. Rafael Rebello (135)
143 pound catchweight bout: Renan Barao (141.5) vs. Anthony Leone (142)

MFC President Clarifies Facts Of ABC Suspension

On Friday we carried a story originated by TheGarv.com involving MFC president Mark Pavelich and a request to suspend his promotion for fees owed.
Just to recap, the Association of Boxing Commissions received a request from the River Cree commission for “non-payment of fees owing to the commission.”
Pavelich spoke to TheGarv.com and clarified the situation, which […]

pavelich832On Friday we carried a story originated by TheGarv.com involving MFC president Mark Pavelich and a request to suspend his promotion for fees owed.

Just to recap, the Association of Boxing Commissions received a request from the River Cree commission for “non-payment of fees owing to the commission.”

Pavelich spoke to TheGarv.com and clarified the situation, which appears to be nothing more than the MFC’s old venue, the River Cree Resort & Casino near Edmonton, Canada, breaking their own contract by charging an increased fee for the last MFC event held in their facility.

Pavelich indicated that the change to a higher rate was brought up quite informally before the event, and he immediately expressed his reluctance, and no further discussion or resolution took place. After the event, which was the final show on their exclusive contract, Pavelich explained that MFC paid the commission the original price within a month. Pavelich said the commission then contacted him with the claim that they had not received any check, so he mailed a second, and says he has all the accounting documentation to prove it.

Pavelich also relayed that the “non-payment of fees” that spawned the request for his suspension consists of the additional funds that were conspicuously and non-mutually added, plus a late fee for the alleged absence of the first check, which he has proof was mailed on time.

Looks like the Maximum Fighting Championship was in no danger of canceling events, which is good news for Canadian fans as they’ll get to enjoy more shows in the future.

Bellator Adds Lynn Alvarez To Season 3 Women’s Tournament

Submission specialist, Lynn “Lights Out” Alvarez (5-0) was added to the growing number of female fighters participating in Bellator Fighting Championship’s upcoming Season 3 Women’s Tournament.
“I’m so excited to be a part of the tournament because Bellator is signing all the best female fighters in the world and that’s who I want to compete against,” […]

bellatorlogoSubmission specialist, Lynn “Lights Out” Alvarez (5-0) was added to the growing number of female fighters participating in Bellator Fighting Championship’s upcoming Season 3 Women’s Tournament.

“I’m so excited to be a part of the tournament because Bellator is signing all the best female fighters in the world and that’s who I want to compete against,” Alvarez said. “My goal is to put on some exciting fights and win the tournament to prove that I’m the best in the world.”

The 25 year old Alvarez is the sixth name added to the tournament which include other notable female fighters such as undefeated Japanese sensation Megumi Fujii, British striker Rosi Sexton, Lisa Ward, Jessica Pene, and Angela Magana.

Alvarez has won four of her five victories by submission, winning all but one of her fights in the first round. Her last appearance was against Shoni Esquiro at a Freestyle Cage Fighting event in July of last year.

You can find more updates on Bellator’s Season 3 tournament at Bellator.com.

Roy Nelson + BMX Bike = Air Time

“TUF 10″ season winner, heavyweight Roy “Big Country” Nelson put’s his 300 pound frame on a BMX bicycle and attempts to get some air time. Definitely good for a few laughs as Nelson offers viewers his usual humor.
HT: MMA30.com

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“TUF 10″ season winner, heavyweight Roy “Big Country” Nelson put’s his 300 pound frame on a BMX bicycle and attempts to get some air time. Definitely good for a few laughs as Nelson offers viewers his usual humor.

HT: MMA30.com

Bellator 22 Highlight: Jose Vega KOs Jarrod Card With Stunning Left Hook

Jose Vega makes a statement for inclusion in the upcoming Season 3 Bantamweight Tournament in Kansas City, MO. Vega landed a crushing left hook which knocked out Jarrod Card, leaving him lying unconscious on the canvas just 39 seconds into the fight.
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Jose Vega makes a statement for inclusion in the upcoming Season 3 Bantamweight Tournament in Kansas City, MO. Vega landed a crushing left hook which knocked out Jarrod Card, leaving him lying unconscious on the canvas just 39 seconds into the fight.

HT: Bellator.com