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WEC 20
''WEC 20: Cinco de Mayhem'' was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting that took place on May 5, 2006 at Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, California. ''WEC 20s main event was a heavyweight bout between Brian Olsen and Mike Kyle. Results See also * World Extreme Cagefighting * List of World Extreme Cagefighting champions * List of WEC events This is a list of is of mixed martial arts events held by World Extreme Cagefighting. The first event, WEC 1, took place on June 30, 2001. The first event held under Zuffa management, WEC 25, took place on January 20, 2007. The final event, WEC 53 ... * 2006 in WEC References External linksOfficial WEC website {{DEFAULTSORT:Wec 20 World Extreme Cagefighting events 2006 in mixed martial arts Mixed martial arts in California Sports in Lemoore, California 2006 in sports in California ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World Extreme Cagefighting
World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) was an American mixed martial arts, mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion founded in 2001. It was purchased by Zuffa, LLC, the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), in 2006. In its final incarnation, it was made up of 3 weight classes: , and . To accommodate the smaller fighters, WEC's cage was in diameter— smaller than the standard UFC cage. The smaller cage is now used by UFC for selected events. History 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 She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antonio Banuelos
Juan Antonio Banuelos (born September 23, 1979) is an American former mixed martial artist who competed in the Bantamweight division. Mixed martial arts career Banuelos made his professional mixed martial arts debut in June 2001, knocking out Daniel Garlets at IFC Warriors Challenge 13. Following the impressive win, Banuelos would compile a record of 3–1 before signing with World Extreme Cagefighting in 2002. World Extreme Cagefighting Banuelos is perhaps best known for being a longtime competitor for World Extreme Cagefighting, making his debut at WEC 5: Halloween Havoc. He fought a record 14 times under the promotion, compiling a record of 9–5. His 9 WEC wins are also a promotional record, which he shares with Urijah Faber and Poppies Martinez. Banuelos was defeated by Eddie Wineland for the first ever WEC Bantamweight Championship at WEC 20. After the Wineland bout, Banuelos defeated Cole Escovedo, Mike French and Justin Robbins while dropping contests against Charlie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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2006 In Mixed Martial Arts
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World Extreme Cagefighting Events
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2006 In WEC
The year 2006 is the 6th year in the history of World Extreme Cagefighting, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. In 2006 WEC held 7 events beginning with, ''WEC 18: Unfinished Business''. Title fights Events list WEC 18: Unfinished Business WEC 18: Unfinished Business was an event held on January 13, 2006 at the Tachi Palace in Lemoore, California, United States. Results WEC 19: Undisputed WEC 19: Undisputed was an event held on March 17, 2006 at the Tachi Palace in Lemoore, California, United States. Results WEC 20: Cinco de Mayhem WEC 20: Cinco de Mayhem was an event held on May 5, 2006 at the Tachi Palace in Lemoore, California, United States. Results WEC 21: Tapout WEC 21: Tapout was an event held on June 15, 2006 at the San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino in Highland, California. Results WEC 22: The Hitmen WEC 22: The Hitmen was an event held on July 8, 2006 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of WEC Events
This is a list of is of mixed martial arts events held by World Extreme Cagefighting. The first event, WEC 1, took place on June 30, 2001. The first event held under Zuffa management, WEC 25, took place on January 20, 2007. The final event, WEC 53, took place on December 16, 2010. Events Event locations *Total event number: 53 These cities have hosted the following numbers of WEC events as of WEC 53, WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis: * United States (52) : Lemoore, California – 22 : Las Vegas, Nevada – 15 : Sacramento, California – 4 : Glendale, Arizona - 1 : Highland, California – 1 : San Diego, California – 1 : Broomfield, Colorado – 1 : Uncasville, Connecticut – 1 : Hollywood, Florida – 1 : Chicago, Illinois – 1 : Rio Rancho, New Mexico – 1 : Columbus, Ohio – 1 : Corpus Christi, Texas - 1 : San Antonio, Texas - 1 * Canada (1) : Edmonton, Alberta – 1 ---- See also *List of UFC events *List of PRIDE events *List of Strikeforce events *List of K-1 ev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of World Extreme Cagefighting Champions
This is a list of World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) champions at each weight class. In December 2006 World Extreme Cagefighting was bought by Zuffa, LLC, the parent company of the UFC, to concentrate on the four smaller weight classes under the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts. Over the next two years, the WEC would phase out weight classes above 155 lbs, with most of the fighters going to the UFC. By the time of the WEC's absorption into the UFC at the end of 2010, the only remaining weight divisions were Lightweight, Featherweight and Bantamweight. Discontinued Title Histories Super Heavyweight Championship :Weight limit: Unlimited Heavyweight Championship :Weight limit: Light Heavyweight Championship :Weight limit: Middleweight Championship :Weight limit: Welterweight Championship :Weight limit: Lightweight Championship :Weight limit: Featherweight Championship :Weight limit: Bantamweight Championship :Weight limit: Tournament Winners ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keith Berry (fighter)
Keith Berry (born October 25, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in Bellator's Middleweight division. A professional fighter since 2005, Berry has formerly fought for the WEC, Strikeforce, King of the Cage and Elite XC ShoXC. Berry is the former 2x King of the Cage Middleweight Champion. Background Berry is from Murrieta, California, and attended Murrieta Valley High School where he competed in wrestling. Despite having a quiet personality, Berry got into wrestling in high school and was introduced to boxing. In 2020 Berry got engaged to adult film star Nicole Aniston. Mixed martial arts career Early career: World Extreme Cagefighting and King of the Cage Berry started his career in 2005 for the California-based promotions King of the Cage and World Extreme Cagefighting. On his two bouts for WEC, he won against Donny Rider and lost against Terry Martin. For KOTC, he won five bouts and the middleweight title, remaining undefeated in the organization unt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cassio Werneck
Cássio Werneck is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor, instructor and owner of Cassio Werneck Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu located in Sacramento, California. Early Years Werneck began training in martial arts at 11 years old, practicing Capoeira for 4 years. He switched to grappling in 1991, moving to a Judo club where he was coached by sensei Miura. Cassio was exposed to more of the self-defence aspect of jiu-jitsu through Professor Sardella, a member of the Federal Police. In 1993, Werneck's focus turned to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Teaching career Athletes such as Randy Couture, Frank Mir, Dan Henderson and Urijah Faber have also trained under Cassio at his Sacramento location. Cassio has conducted seminars in the Middle East as well as in the U.S. and Brazil. Championships Mixed martial arts record , - , Win , align=center, 2-0 , Ashe Bowman , Submission (armbar) , WEC 20: Cinco de Mayhem , , align=center, 2 , align=center, 2:05 , Lemoore, California, United State ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nate Diaz
Nathan Donald Diaz (born April 16, 1985) is an American professional mixed martial artist who is currently a free agent. Diaz is most known for his time spent fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he fought for over 15 years after winning ''The Ultimate Fighter 5'' Prior to signing with the UFC, Diaz competed in World Extreme Cagefighting, Strikeforce, and Pancrase. Diaz has the third most UFC bonus awards, with 16 in total. Background The son of Melissa (née Womble) and Robert Diaz, he was born of Mexican and Anglo heritage and raised in Stockton, California with his brother Nick and sister Nina. He attended Tokay High School and, at the age of 11, he began training in martial arts with his brother, Nick. Mixed martial arts career Early career Prior to his official MMA career, Diaz competed in a bare knuckle MMA fight against Robert Limon on July 20, 2002, at the age of 17. Footage has since emerged of the fight and it is believed to be his first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rob McCullough
Robert Alexander McCullough IV (born May 26, 1977) is an American former Muay Thai kickboxer and professional mixed martial artist. A professional from 2001-2011 in MMA, McCullough has formerly competed for the WEC, Bellator, DREAM, the World Fighting Alliance, the Palace Fighting Championship, and King of the Cage. In professional kickboxing, McCullough has competed for K-1. Mixed martial arts career World Extreme Cagefighting McCullough began his mixed martial arts career with a first-round TKO victory at the Palace Casino in Lemoore, California, in 2001. Between 2003 and 2007, "Razor Rob" went 10-1 with nine stoppage victories and only a split-decision loss to Harris Sarmiento, which he later avenged. McCullough defeated Muay Thai fighter Kit Cope at '' WEC 25'' to win the vacant WEC Lightweight Championship. He defended the title once by defeating Richard Crunkilton by first-round TKO. On February 13, 2008, he lost his title to Jamie Varner when Varner defeated h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
