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Renan Barao (22-1-0) vs. Anthony Leone (8-0-0)
Renan Barao will be making his WEC debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the Watch Out Combat Show promotion. While in the Watch Out Combat Show promotion, Renan Barao defeated William Porfirio, Rogerio Silva De Souza and Andre Luiz. Renan Barao also competed in the Shooto promotion, defeating Erinaldo Pitbull, Danilo Noronha, William Vianna, Fabiano Lucas, Alexandre Pinheiro and Paulo Dantas. Renan Barao will be entering the fight riding a twenty fight winning streak, which has lasted over five years. Renan Barao will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with ten victories coming by way of submission. Anthony Leone will also be making his WEC debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the Xtreme Championship Fight League. While in the Xtreme Championship Fight League, Anthony Leone defeated Tateki Matsuda by split decision. Anthony Leone also competed in the Rumble On The Rock promotion, defeating Tyler Kahihikolo by decision. Anthony Leone will be entering the fight riding an eight fight undefeated streak, which has lasted nearly two years. Anthony Leone will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with four victories coming by way of submission.
My Prediction: Renan Barao
WEC Bantamweight Division Fight
Rafael Rebello (6-3-0) vs. Chris “Kamikaze†Cariaso (9-1-0)
Rafael Rebello has had an interesting run in the WEC, defeating Kyle Dietz and suffering a defeat to Kenji Osawa. Rafael Rebello also competed in the Pacific Xtreme Combat promotion, defeating both Jeff Willingham and Roger Mai. It has been over a year since Rafael Rebello last had an MMA fight, so cage rust can become a factor in the fight. Rafael Rebello will be entering the fight with a one fight win streak, which has lasted well over a full year. Rafael Rebello will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with four victories coming by way of submission. Chris Cariaso will be making his WEC debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the Elite XC promotion. While in Elite XC, Chris Cariaso defeated Anthony Figueroa and Rick McCorkell, while suffering a defeat to Mark Oshiro. Chris Cariaso also went undefeated in the Strikeforce promotion, defeating Andrew Valladerez and Anthony Figueroa. Chris Cariaso will be entering the fight riding a three fight winning streak, which has lasted nearly two years. Chris Cariaso is a fighter who is comfortable wherever the fight ends up, with four victories coming by knockout and submission.
My Prediction: Rafael Rebello
WEC Featherweight Division Fight
Raphael Assuncao (14-2-0) vs. Diego “The Gun†Nunes (13-1-0)
Raphael Assuncao has had a successful run in the WEC, defeating Jameel Massouh and Yves Jabouin, while suffering a lone defeat to Urijah Faber. Raphael Assuncao also went undefeated in the International Sport Combat Federation, defeating Chris Clark, Scott Johnson, Brandon Bledsoe, Tyler Grunwald and Kevin Gittemeir. Raphael Assuncao started off his MMA career in impressive fashion, with an eight fight undefeated streak that had lasted nearly two years. Early in his MMA career, Raphael Assuncao defeated UFC veteran Joe Lauzon at a Absolute Fighting Championships event. Ralphael Assuncao will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with eight victories coming by way of submission. Diego Nunes has had a successful run in the WEC, defeating Cole Province and Rafael Dias, while suffering a lone defeat to LC Davis. Diego Nunes also went undefeated in the GP Tornado promotion, defeating Michel Michel, Lindomar Silva and Jorge Dos Santos Velho. Diego Nunes also fought once in the Shooto promotion, defeating Marcelo Franca by way of submission. Diego Nunes started off his MMA career in impressive fashion, with an thirteen fight undefeated streak that had lasted over four years. Diego Nunes will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with six victories coming by way of submission.
My Prediction: Raphael Assuncao
WEC Featherweight Division Fight
Erik “New Breed†Koch (9-1-0) vs. Bendy Casmir (19-6-2)
Erik Koch has had an interesting run in the WEC, defeating Jameel Massouh and suffering a defeat to Chad Mendes. Erik Koch has also competed in the Mainstream MMA promotion, defeating Prentiss Wolf, Micah Washington, TJ O’Brien, Eric Wisely and Joe Pearson. Erik Koch started off his MMA career in impressive fashion, with a nine fight undefeated streak that had lasted over two years. Erik Koch also competed in the Midwest Cage Combat promotion, defeating Will Shutt and Tom Ahrens. Erik Koch will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with six prior victories coming by way of submission. Bendy Casimir is currently winless in WEC competition, suffering a defeat to Ricardo Lamas at WEC 47. Bendy Casimir also competed in the Shooto promotion, defeating Vincent Latoel, Marc Duncan, Shinji Sasaki and Samuel Judes, while suffering a defeat to Takashi Nakakura. Bendy Casimir also went undefeated in the Hell Cage promotion, defeating both Anton Kuivanen and Vaclav Pribyl. Bendy Casimir also holds a victory over UFC veteran Andre Winner, the fight took place at a Cage Warriors Fighting Championship event. Bendy Casimir will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with twelve victories coming by way of submission.
My Prediction: Erik Koch
WEC Bantamweight Division Fight
Wagnney Fabiano (13-2-0) vs. Frank Gomez (8-1-0)
Wagnney Fabiano has had a successful run in the WEC, defeating Akitoshi Tamura, Fredson Paixao and Clint Godfrey, while suffering defeats to Mackens Sermerzier. Wagnney Fabiano is a veteran of the International Fight League, defeating Ian Loveland, Cam Ward, Erik Owings, John Gunderson, LC Davis and Shad Lierley. Prior to entering the WEC in late 2008, Wagnney Fabiano had fought UFC/WEC veteran Jeff Curran at an APEX MMA event. Wagnney Fabiano started off his MMA career in impressive fashion, with a four fight undefeated streak that had lasted over six years. Wagnney Fabiano will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with seven victories coming by way of submission. Frank Gomez has had a successful run in the WEC, defeating Noah Thomas and Seth Dikun, while suffering a defeat to Scott Jorgensen. Frank Gomez also competed in the Global Knockout promotion, defeating both Elbert Randle and Brandon Jinnies. Frank Gomez started off his MMA career in impressive fashion, with a six fight undefeated streak that had lasted over two years. Frank Gomez will be entering the fight riding a two fight winning streak, which has lasted over a full year. Frank Gomez will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with four victories coming by knockout.
My Prediction: Wagnney Fabiano
WEC Lightweight Division Fight
Karen Darabedyan (9-2-0) vs. Will Kerr (8-2-0)
Karen Darabedyan has had an interesting run in the WEC, defeating Rob McCullough and suffering a defeat to Bart Palaszewski. Early in his MMA career, Karen Darabedyan fought UFC veteran Koji Oishi, at a Platinum Fights Production event. Karen Darabedyan also competed in the Shark Fights promotion, defeating Estevan Payan by way of knockout. Karen Darabedyan started off his MMA career in impressive fashion, with a two fight undefeated streak that had lasted over a year. Karen Darabedyan will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with four victories coming by knockout. Will Kerr is currently winless in WEC competition, suffering a defeat to Kamal Shalorus at WEC 44 in November 2009. Will Kerr also competed in the Full Force Productions promotion, defeating Nick Luongo, Jack Wilmarth, Matt Perry, Douglas Brown, Marc Stevens and Pete Jeffrey. Will Kerr started off his MMA career in impressive fashion, with a three fight undefeated streak that had lasted over a year. Will Kerr also competed in the Ring Of Combat promotion, suffering a defeat to Ian Loveland by submission. Will Kerr will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with three victories coming by way of submission.
My Prediction: Karen Darabedyan
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