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Here is tonight’s card…
* WEC Lightweight Title Unification Fight: Jamie Varner (WEC Lightweight Champion) vs. Ben Henderson (WEC Interim Lightweight Champion)
* WEC Featherweight Division Fight: Urijah Faber vs. Raphael Assuncao
* WEC Featherweight Division Fight: Mike Brown vs. Anthony Morrison
* WEC Featherweight Division Fight: Mackens Semerzier vs. Deividas Taurosevicius
* WEC Lightweight Division Fight: Dave Jansen vs. Kamal Shalorus
Here are the preliminary fight results…
* Will Campuzano def. Coty Wheeler by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
* Eddie Wineland def. George Roop by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
* Mark Hominick def. Bryan Caraway by submission via arm bar (3:48, R1)
* Wagnney Fabiano def. Clint Godfrey by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
* Charlie Valencia def. Akitoshi Tamura by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Todd Harris welcomes the viewers to the event before introducing Frank Mir, both of them then go over tonight’s card.
Fight #1 - WEC Featherweight Division Fight
Mackens Semerzier (7-0-0) vs. Deividas Taurosevicius (11-3-0)
Referee: Jason Herzog
Round One
The round begins with Deividas Taurosevicius forcing Mackens Semerzier up against the cage wall, both fighters then exchange knee strikes while in the clinch. Deividas Taurosevicius then scores a takedown on Mackens Semerzier and gets side control, Deividas Taurosevicius then postures up and hits Mackens Semerzier with leg kicks. Deividas Taurosevicius then moves back into side control on Mackens Semerzier, Deividas Taurosevicius then hits Mackens Semerzier with elbow strikes. The fighters stand up and Deividas Taurosevicius hits Mackens Semerzier with a punch/kick combination. Deividas Taurosevicius then scores a takedown on Mackens Semerzier and gets in the closed guard, the referee stands up the fighters after inactivity and Deividas Taurosevicius hits Mackens Semerzier with a knee strike as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Mackens Semerzier hitting Deividas Taurosevicius with a leg kick, Deividas Taurosevicius then scores a takedown on Mackens Semerzier and postures up. The fighters stand up and Deividas Taurosevicius scores another takedown on Mackens Sermerzier and postures up again, Deividas Taurosevicius then dives into the guard of Mackens Semerzier. Deividas Taurosevicius then hits Mackens Semerzier with a few punches to the face, Deividas Taurosevicius then starts using some ground and pound on Mackens Semerzier as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Deividas Taurosevicius hitting Mackens Semerzier with a leg kick, Deividas Taurosevicius then scores a takedown on Mackens Semerzier. The fighters stand up and Deividas Taurosevicius goes for another takedown on Mackens Semerzier and it gets blocked, Deividas Taurosevicius uses a scramble to attempt a heel hook on Mackens Semerzier. Mackens Semerzier postures up and hits Deividas Taurosevicius with a few punches to the face, Mackens Semerzier then moves Into half guard on Deividas Taurosevicius. Mackens Semerzier then moves to back control on Deividas Taurosevicius, Mackens Semerzier fails on a guillotine choke attempt as the round ends.
Fight Result: Deividas Taurosevicius def. Mackens Semerzier by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Post fight interview with Deividas Taurosevicius, who says he took the fight where he thought it had to go and he will face whoever the WEC puts in front of him.
Fight #2 - WEC Featherweight Division Fight
Mike Brown (22-5-0) vs. Anthony Morrison (15-6-0)
Referee: Jason Herzog
Round One
The round begins with Anthony Morrison hitting Mike Brown with a head kick, Mike Brown then scores a takedown on Anthony Morrison and quickly gets in the cross position. Mike Brown then moves into back control on Anthony Morrison, Mike Brown locks in the rear naked choke on Anthony Morrison and a tap out follows.
Fight Result: Mike Brown def. Anthony Morrison by submission via rear naked choke (1:54, R1)
Post fight interview with Mike Brown, who says that he hoped the Sacramento crowd enjoyed the fight and he wanted to pick up the win after suffering a recent defeat.
Todd Harris interviews Dominick Cruz, who says Brian Bowles title victory over Miguel Angel Torres was impressive and he must be elusive to defeat Brian Bowles in March. Todd Harris then interviews Brian Bowles, who says his broken hand has healed and he must stay calm to defeat Dominick Cruz.
Chuck Liddell, Donald Cerrone, Josh Koscheck, The Tapout Crew, Jose Aldo and Tyreke Evans are shown in the crowd.
Fight #3 - WEC Lightweight Division Fight
Dave Jansen (11-0-0) vs. Kamal Shalorus (5-0-1)
Referee: Herb Dean
Round One
The round begins with Dave Jansen hitting Kamal Shalorus with a body kick, Dave Jansen then hits Kamal Shalorus with a punching combination. Kamal Shalorus then hits Dave Jansen with a leg kick, Kamal Shalorus then hits Dave Jansen with a straight right. Kamal Shalorus then connects with a leg kick on Dave Jansen, Dave Jansen then connects with a body punch on Kamal Shalorus. Kamal Shalorus then scores a takedown on Dave Jansen, the fighters stand up and Kamal Shalorus hits Dave Jansen with a punching combination. Kamal Shalorus then rocks Dave Jansen with a right and left cross, Dave Jansen then hits Kamal Shalorus with a body kick as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with both fighters throwing wild punches at each other, Kamal Shalorus then hits Dave Jansen with a left hook. Kamal Shalorus then connects with a two punch combo on Dave Jansen, Kamal Shalorus then scores a takedown on Dave Jansen and postures up. The fighters stand up and Dave Jansen hits Kamal Shalorus with a knee strike, Dave Jansen then hits Kamal Shalorus with an overhand right. Kamal Shalorus then connects with a straight right on Dave Jansen, Dave Jansen then hits Kamal Shalorus with a body kick. Dave Jansen then hits Kamal Shalorus with a knee strike as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Kamal Shalorus hitting Dave Jansen with a body punch and left cross, both fighters then swing wildly at each other. Kamal Shalorus then hits Dave Jansen with a push kick, Dave Jansen then hits Kamal Shalorus with a straight right. Dave Jansen then connects with a body kick on Kamal Shalorus, Kamal Shalorus then scores a takedown on Dave Jansen. The fighters stand up and Dave Jansen hits Kamal Shalorus with a knee strike, Kamal Shalorus then scores a takedown on Dave Jansen and gets into his guard. Kamal Shalorus then moves into side control on Dave Jansen, Kamal Shalorus then moves to the North/South position on Dave Jansen as the round ends.
Fight Result: Kamal Shalorus def. Dave Jansen by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Post fight interview with Kamal Shalorus, who says that he was confident in his wrestling skills and is improving in his striking skills.
The Mark Hominick vs. Bryan Caraway preliminary fight airs.
Fight #4 - WEC Featherweight Division Fight
Urijah Faber (22-3-0) vs. Raphael Assuncao (14-1-0)
Referee: Josh Rosenthal
Round One
The round begins with Urijah Faber hitting Raphael Assuncao with a leg kick, Raphael Assuncao then forces Urijah Faber up against the cage wall. Raphael Assuncao then hit’s a charging Urijah Faber with a knee strike, both fighters then hit each other with a few punches. Urijah Faber then hits Raphael Assuncao with a left uppercut, Raphael Assuncao then hits an incoming Urijah Faber with a punch to the face. Urijah Faber then connects with a push kick on Raphael Assuncao, Raphael Assuncao then hits Urijah Faber with a punching combination as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Urijah Faber scoring a takedown on Raphael Assuncao and getting in his guard, Urijah Faber then locks in a guillotine choke on Raphael Assuncao during a scramble. The fighters stand up and Raphael Assuncao hits Urijah Faber with a few quick punches, Urijah Faber then drops Raphael Assuncao with an overhand right. Urijah Faber then dives into the guard of Raphael Assuncao, Urijah Faber then hits Raphael Assuncao with some ground and pound as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Raphael Assuncao hitting Urijah Faber with a straight right, Urijah Faber then scores a takedown on Raphael Assuncao. The fighters stand up and Urijah Faber hits Raphael Assuncao with an elbow strike, Raphael Assuncao then quickly drops Urijah Faber with a leg kick. Urijah Faber then drops Raphael Assuncao with a straight right and he moves into his guard, Urijah Faber then uses ground and pound on Raphael Assuncao. Urijah Faber then gets back control on Raphael Assuncao and locks in the rear naked choke hold to force a tap out.
Fight Result: Urijah Faber def. Raphael Assuncao by submission via rear naked choke (3:49, R3)
Post fight interview with Urijah Faber, who says that it feel great to win in his hometown and he says that he wants a title shot against Jose Aldo. Jose Aldo enters the cage and says he respects Urijah Faber, but nobody will take his championship.
Main Event - WEC Lightweight Title Unification Fight
Jamie Varner (16-2-0-2NC) (WEC Lightweight Champion) vs. Ben Henderson (10-1-0) (WEC Interim Lightweight Champion)
Referee: Herb Dean
Round One
The round begins with Ben Henderson hitting Jamie Varner with a leg kick, Jamie Varner then scores on takedown on Ben Henderson and moves into his guard. Jamie Varner then hits Ben Henderson with some knee strikes to the body, Jamie Varner then locks in a guillotine choke on Ben Henderson while hitting him with knee strikes. The referee separates the fighters after inactivity and Ben Henderson hits Jamie Varner with a body kick, Jamie Varner then scores a takedown on Ben Henderson and gets back control. Both fighters exchange knee strikes while in the clinch as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Ben Henderson hitting Jamie Varner with a knee strike, Jamie Varner then hits Ben Henderson with a leg kick. Jamie Varner then briefly drops Ben Henderson with another leg kick, Jamie Varner then hits Ben Henderson with a punching combination. Ben Henderson then hits Jamie Varner with a body kick, Jamie Varner then catches a Ben Henderson kick attempt and power bombs him to the mat below. Jamie Varner then hits Ben Henderson with multiple body punches, Jamie Varner then scores a quick takedown on Ben Henderson as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Ben Henderson hitting Jamie Varner with an overhand left, Jamie Varner then hits Ben Henderson with a left hook. Ben Henderson then hits Jamie Varner with a body kick, Jamie Varner then barely hits Ben Henderson with a head kick. Ben Henderson then locks in a guillotine choke as Jamie Varner charged at him to force a fast tap out.
Fight Result: Ben Henderson def. Jamie Varner by submission via guillotine choke (2:41, R3)
Post fight interview with Ben Henderson, who says that Jamie Varner is a tough opponent and says he will defend the title against whoever the WEC wants. Post fight interview with Jamie Varner, who says that Ben Henderson was the better fighter and he felt he was winning the fight until he was submitted.
