WEC 52 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Faber vs. Mizugaki

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Nov 082010
 

"The California Kid" Urijah Faber looks to make a comeback in a new weight division by taking out Takeya Mizugaki at WEC 52 on Thursday. (Photo courtesy of Ultimate Fitness.)

The wait is almost over. This Thursday, the Pearl at the Palms Casino and Resort in Las Vegas plays host to yet another exceptional WEC card. WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki will be an outstanding display for fans with match-ups between 135lb.-ers Joseph Benavidez (9-2) and Wagnney Fabiano (14-2) , a battle of the disciplines with “Money” Chad Mendes (8-0) vs. “Showtime” Javier Vazquez (15-4), and the nearly guaranteed Fight of the Night-worthy main event featuring “The California Kid” Urijah Faber (23-4) making his highly anticipated bantamweight debut against Takeya Mizugaki (12-4-2). Here’s the breakdown. Continue reading »

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WEC 52 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Chad Mendes vs. Javier Vazquez

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Nov 082010
 

"Money" Chad Mendes is expected to have the advantage over WEC 52 opponent Javier Vazquez with his stand-up and wrestling skills. (Photo courtesy of WEC and Zuffa, LLC.)

The WEC hosts another great night of fights this Thursday at the Pearl in the Palms Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada (airing live on Versus at 9pm ET). The card is sure to be a spectacle with “The California Kid” Urijah Faber (23-4) taking on Takeya Mizugaki (12-4-2) as the main event of the evening and the highly anticipated match featuring Joseph Benavidez (9-2) facing off against Wagnney Fabiano (14-2) in one of the earlier bouts on the night’s main card. WEC 52′s co-main event is a sure crowd-pleaser, showcasing “Money” Chad Mendes (8-0) vs. “Showtime” Javier Vazquez (15-4) in what promises to be an all-out war. Let’s take a closer look. Continue reading »

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