MATT WIMAN vs. MAC DANZIG Their first encounter was at UFC 115 in June of last year. Wiman had Danzig in a guillotine choke and Yves Lavigne called off the fight when it appeared from his vantage point that Danzig had passed out. What Lavigne could not see, however, is … Continue reading
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Why the Rating for WEC 47 Should Be the Least of the Promotion’s Concerns
According to MMAJunkie.com, last Saturday’s WEC 47 event delivered the promotion’s lowest television ratings of the last couple years. The event, emanating from Columbus, OH and featuring a Bantamweight Title bout (see previous post) and appearances from former champion Miguel Torres and Jens Pulver, drew roughly 373,000 viewers for a … Continue reading
Rise & Fall of an Outsider: Did Brian Bowles Give Up on Himself at WEC 47?
At WEC 47 in Columbus, Ohio, Bantamweight Champion Brian Bowles ended what was a brief fling with his title in a loss to unorthodox up-and-comer Dominick Cruz when he was unable to answer the bell for the third round due to a broken hand. It was a chaotic scene coming … Continue reading