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Tonight’s card includes…
* WEC Featherweight Title Fight: Mike Brown (Champion) vs. Urijah Faber
* WEC Featherweight Division Fight: Josh Grispi vs. Jens Pulver
* WEC Featherweight Division Fight: Cub Swanson vs. Jose Aldo
* WEC Lightweight Division Fight: Donald Cerrone vs. James Krause
Here are the preliminary fight results…
* Seth Dikun def. Rolando Perez by submission via Triangle Choke (2:30, R1)
* Frank Gomez def. Noah Thomas by submission via Arm Triangle Choke (3:12, R2)
* Antonio Banuelos def. Scott Jorgensen by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
* Anthony Pettis def. Mike Campbell by submission via Triangle Choke (1:40, R1)
* Rafael Rebello def. Kyle Dietz by submission via Rear Naked Choke (2:55, R1)
* Manny Gamburyan def. John Franchi by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Todd Harris welcomes the viewers to the event before introducing broadcast partner Kenny Florian, who discusses the main event and the rest of the card.
Jens Pulver and Josh Grispi are shown warming up backstage.
Fight #1: WEC Featherweight Division Fight:
Josh Grispi (12-1-0) vs. Jens Pulver (22-11-1)
Referee: Steve Mazzagatti
Round One
The round begins with both fighters throwing body kicks at each other, Jens Pulvers then takes Josh Grispi down and Josh Grispi locks him in a guillotine choke and Jens Pulver taps out after a struggle.
Fight Result: Josh Grispi def. Jens Pulver by submission via Guillotine Choke (0:33, R1)
Craig Hellner interview with Josh Grispi post fight, who says he was a fan of Jens Pulver growing up and he was scared to face him tonight. Josh Grispi said that he didn’t have a game plan for this fight. Post fight interview with Jens Pulver, who puts over Josh Grispi as a star of the future and announces his possible retirement in the sport.
Craig Hellner interviews Brian Bowles, who says he is recovered from his injury and says that he matches up with Miguel Torres. Craig Hellner then interviews Miguel Torres, who says he is recovered from his injuries following his last fight and that he must train harder in wrestling for his next fight.
Jeremy Roenick, Keith Jardine and Jamie Varner are shown in the crowd.
Fight #2: WEC Lightweight Division Fight:
Donald Cerrone (9-1-0) vs. James Krause (10-0-0)
Referee: Mario Yamasaki
Round One
The round begins with James Krause hitting Donald Cerrone with a leg kick, Donald Cerrone returns the favor with a leg kick and takedown. They stand back up and James Krause scores a takedown on Donald Cerrone, Donald Cerrone then applies the omaplata on James Krause. James Krause escapes and Donald Cerrone puts him in a second omaplata before getting into his guard, Donald Cerrone starts attacking James Krause with ground and pound. The fighters gets back up and James Krause hits Donald Cerrone with an upper cut, James Krause then hits Donald Cerrone with a body kick. Donald Cerrone then locks James Krause in a standing guillotine before hitting him with a knee strike to the head, Donald Cerrone then drops James Krause with a straight right and gets control of his back. Donald Cerrone then locks in a rear naked choke on James Krause which forces a quick tap out.
Fight Result: Donald Cerrone def. James Krause by submission via Rear Naked Choke (4:38, R1)
Craig Hellner interview with Donald Cerrone, who says he needs to work on takedown defense and says he wants his rematch with Jamie Varner.
The preliminary fight between Scott Jorgensen and Antonio Banuelos is shown.
Fight #3: WEC Featherweight Division Fight:
Cub Swanson (13-2-0) vs. Jose Aldo (14-1-0)
Referee: Steve Mazzagatti
Round One
The round begins with Jose Aldo immediately hitting Cub Swanson with a flying knee and a few strikes later causes referee Steve Mazzagatti to step in and stop the fight.
Fight Result: Jose Aldo def. Cub Swanson by TKO via strikes (0:08, R1)
Craig Hellner interview with Jose Aldo, who says he wants to be the WEC Featherweight Champion and thanks his teammates for the victory.
The preliminary fight between Rolando Perez and Seth Dikun is shown.
The preliminary fight between Mike Campbell and Anthony Pettis is shown.
Mike Brown and Urijah Faber are shown backstage.
Main Event: WEC Featherweight Title Fight:
Mike Brown (21-4-0) (Champion) vs. Urijah Faber (22-2-0)
Referee: Mario Yamasaki
Round One
The round begins with Urijah Faber throwing a few kicks at Mike Brown, Mike Brown then forces Urijah Faber against the cage wall. Urijah Faber then hits Mike Brown with a quick jab and body kick, Mike Brown trips during a chase and Urijah Faber locks him in a guillotine choke. Mike Brown escapes the guillotine choke and gets control of Urijah Faber’s back, Mike Brown then hits Urijah Faber with knee strikes to the head. Urijah Faber recovers by hitting Mike Brown with several knee strikes, Mike Brown then hits Urijah Faber with an overhand right. Both fighters then hit each other with overhand rights at the same time, Mike Brown then takes Urijah Faber down and gets side control. Mike Brown then attempts a guillotine choke as the round concludes.
Round Two
The round begins with Mike Brown throwing a head kick at Urijah Faber, Mike Brown then connects on two body punches on Urijah Faber. Urijah Faber then hits Mike Brown with a leg kick, Mike Brown then takes Urijah Faber down and gains side control. Mike Brown then transitions to back control on Urijah Faber, the fighters stand back up and Mike Brown hits Urijah Faber with multiple upper cuts. Urijah Faber then takes Mike Brown down and puts him in a guillotine choke, Mike Brown escapes and briefly gets side control on Urijah Faber. The fighters stand back up and Urijah Faber hits Mike Brown with a body kick, Mike Brown then hits Urijah Faber with a left hook. Mike Brown then forces Urijah Faber against the cage wall before scoring a brief takedown, the fighters stand up as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Urijah Faber hitting Mike Brown with a left hook to the body, Urijah Faber then hits Mike Brown with an elbow to the head. Mike Brown then gets a takedown on Urijah Faber, Mike Brown then gets back control on Urijah Faber. Mike Brown then uses ground and pound on Urijah Faber, the fighters stand back up and Urijah Faber hits Mike Brown with an elbow strike. Urijah Faber blocks a Mike Brown takedown and both fighters battle for heel hooks on the ground, the fighters stand back up and Mike Brown hits Urijah Faber with a right hook to the face. Mike Brown then forces Urijah Faber against the cage wall as the round ends.
Round Four
The round begins with Urijah Faber hitting Mike Brown with a right kick to the body, Mike Brown then starts assaulting Urijah Faber with upper cuts. Mike Brown then hits Urijah Faber with a left hook after blocking a kick, Urijah Faber then hits Mike Brown with an elbow to the head. Mike Brown then forces Urijah Faber against the cage wall, Mike Brown then hits Urijah Faber with an elbow to the head. Mike Brown then hits Urijah Faber with a few weak upper cuts, Mike Brown then starts connecting on various body punches to Urijah Faber. Urijah Faber then hits Mike Brown with a knee to the body, Mike Brown then holds Urijah Faber against the cage wall while throwing knee strikes.
Round Five
The round begins with Urijah Faber hitting Mike Brown with a body kick, Mike Brown then gets a takedown on Urijah Faber and gets back control. Urijah Faber gets free by hitting Mike Brown with elbow strikes, Mike Brown then forces Urijah Faber against the cage wall before putting him down with a huge slam. The fighters stand up and Mike Brown gets a double leg takedown on Urijah Faber, the fighters stand up and Mike Brown gets back control on Urijah Faber. Urijah Faber then gets Mike Brown in a North-South choke and Mike Brown quickly escapes, they stand up again and Mike Brown scores a double leg takedown on Urijah Faber. Urijah Faber gets control of Mike Brown’s back as the round ends.
Fight Result: Mike Brown def. Urijah Faber by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
Craig Hellner interviews Mike Brown, who says Urijah Faber is a top notch opponent and he thinks Jose Aldo is the next top contender before putting over American Top Team. Craig Hellner interviews Urijah Faber next, who says that he broke his hand in the first round and he puts over the crowd.
Kenny Florian and Todd Harris discuss the main event as the show comes to an end.
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