WEC 48
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UFC Presents: Aldo vs. Faber, also referred to as WEC 48: Aldo vs. Faber was a mixed martial arts
event held by World Extreme Cagefighting
that took place on April 24, 2010 at ARCO Arena
in Sacramento, California
. The event marked the WEC's debut on pay-per-view
.
Jamie Varner
was expected to face Kamal Shalorus
, but that bout was called off due to an injury sustained by Shalorus. The match was later rescheduled for WEC 49
on June 20, where both men fought to a split draw.
A bout between Alex Karalexis
and Zach Micklewright
was due to take place, but Micklewright suffered a broken ankle. Micklewright was later replaced by Anthony Pettis
.
Antonio Banuelos was scheduled to face Damacio Page
at the event, but Page was forced off the card with an injury. Banuelos ending up facing Scott Jorgensen, in a rematch of their bout from WEC 41
which Banuelos won via split decision.
Cub Swanson was scheduled to face WEC newcomer Chan Sung Jung, but Swanson was forced from the card with an injury. He was replaced by Leonard Garcia.
Mackens Semerzier
was scheduled to face Anthony Morrison
, but Semerzier was forced from the card with an injury. Morrison fought Chad Mendes
.
Veteran UFC commentators Mike Goldberg
and Joe Rogan
handled broadcast duties for the event and Bruce Buffer
handled the fighter introductions.
Two of the night's preliminary fights aired on Spike TV.
The advertising for the event, the broadcast of the preliminary fights on Spike and the Pay-Per-View broadcast omitted virtually all references to the WEC brand, with the only exceptions being early versions of the poster, one mention during the broadcast by Joe Rogan, and the WEC logo on the championship belts themselves. During the broadcasts, the announcers referred only to "the organization" while the WEC logo was removed from the cage and the fighters' gloves.
. It does not include sponsor money or "locker room" bonuses often given by the WEC and also do not include the WEC's traditional "fight night" bonuses.
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
event held by World Extreme Cagefighting
World Extreme Cagefighting
World Extreme Cagefighting was an American mixed martial arts promotion. It was purchased by Zuffa, LLC, the parent company of Ultimate Fighting Championship , in 2006. In its final incarnation, it was made up of 3 weight classes: 135, 145 and 155 lbs. To accommodate the smaller...
that took place on April 24, 2010 at ARCO Arena
ARCO Arena
Power Balance Pavilion is an indoor arena, located in the Natomas area of Sacramento, California. It is the home of the NBA's Sacramento Kings.-Background:...
in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, California
Sacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the northern portion of California's expansive Central Valley. With a population of 466,488 at the 2010 census,...
. The event marked the WEC's debut on pay-per-view
Pay-per-view
Pay-per-view provides a service by which a television audience can purchase events to view via private telecast. The broadcaster shows the event at the same time to everyone ordering it...
.
Background
The event was announced by WEC President Reed Harris on the Dave and Mahoney Show.Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner
James Christopher Varner is a mixed martial artist who fought for World Extreme Cagefighting. He is a former WEC Lightweight champion.-Ultimate Fighting Championship:...
was expected to face Kamal Shalorus
Kamal Shalorus
Kamal Shalorus is an Iranian-British professional mixed martial artist. He currently fights in UFC's lightweight division.-Early life:Born in the city of Khalkhal in northern Iran, Shalorus began wrestling as a teenager in Iran before beginning training in Turkey and Russia at the age of 17...
, but that bout was called off due to an injury sustained by Shalorus. The match was later rescheduled for WEC 49
WEC 49
WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting that took place on June 20, 2010 at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.-Background:...
on June 20, where both men fought to a split draw.
A bout between Alex Karalexis
Alex Karalexis
Alex Karalexis is an American mixed martial artist of Greek descent. He has a professional record of 10 wins and 6 losses...
and Zach Micklewright
Zach Micklewright
Zachary Dean Micklewright is an American mixed martial artist who is also in the United States Marine Corps. He currently fights in WEC's lightweight division...
was due to take place, but Micklewright suffered a broken ankle. Micklewright was later replaced by Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, Pettis has made a name for himself mainly fighting in his home state of Wisconsin. He is a former fighter for the World Extreme Cagefighting , where he was the...
.
Antonio Banuelos was scheduled to face Damacio Page
Damacio Page
Damacio James Page is an American mixed martial arts fighter and who currently competes in the bantamweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
at the event, but Page was forced off the card with an injury. Banuelos ending up facing Scott Jorgensen, in a rematch of their bout from WEC 41
WEC 41
WEC 41: Brown vs. Faber 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting on June 7, 2009 at the Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. It was the most successful show in the WEC's history....
which Banuelos won via split decision.
Cub Swanson was scheduled to face WEC newcomer Chan Sung Jung, but Swanson was forced from the card with an injury. He was replaced by Leonard Garcia.
Mackens Semerzier
Mackens Semerzier
Mackens Semerzier is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Semerzier has mostly fought in Virginia...
was scheduled to face Anthony Morrison
Anthony Morrison
Anthony Morrison is an American mixed martial artist who currently fights out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Daddis Fight Camps. He has recently been signed by WEC in the featherweight division.-Mixed martial arts career:...
, but Semerzier was forced from the card with an injury. Morrison fought Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes
Chad Edward Mendes is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.-High school:Mendes finished 8th in the state of California , wrestling for Hanford High School. In 2002, he finished 5th at 114 lbs. and in 2003, he finished third at 121 lbs...
.
Veteran UFC commentators Mike Goldberg
Mike Goldberg
Mike Goldberg is an American play-by-play commentator, mainly known for his work with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.-Broadcasting career:...
and Joe Rogan
Joe Rogan
Joseph James "Joe" Rogan is an American comedian, video blogger, actor, writer, podcaster, and martial artist. He is best known for his work on NewsRadio, his work as color commentator for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and his hosting work on Fear Factor.-Acting:In 1994, Rogan co-starred on...
handled broadcast duties for the event and Bruce Buffer
Bruce Buffer
Bruce Anthony Buffer is the main octagon announcer for Zuffa main events. On UFC broadcasts, he is introduced as the "Veteran Voice of the Octagon." He is the half brother of the well-known boxing and wrestling ring announcer Michael Buffer, and is President and CEO of their company "The Buffer...
handled the fighter introductions.
Two of the night's preliminary fights aired on Spike TV.
The advertising for the event, the broadcast of the preliminary fights on Spike and the Pay-Per-View broadcast omitted virtually all references to the WEC brand, with the only exceptions being early versions of the poster, one mention during the broadcast by Joe Rogan, and the WEC logo on the championship belts themselves. During the broadcasts, the announcers referred only to "the organization" while the WEC logo was removed from the cage and the fighters' gloves.
Preliminary card
- Featherweight bout:
Brandon VisherBrandon VisherBrandon Visher is an Hawaiian mixed martial artist. Visher was born and raised on the Island of Maui along with his siblings Jalen Visher and Chandalyn Visher. He is a graduate of King Kekaulike High School, class of 2002. He was also apart of King Kekaulike's wrestling team. Visher currently...
vs. Tyler TonerTyler TonerTyler Toner is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He currently fights in the featherweight division.-WEC:Toner was scheduled to make his World Extreme Cagefighting debut against Brandon Visher on December 19, 2009 at WEC 45...
- Toner defeated Visher via TKO (elbows) at 2:36 of Round 1. This bout aired on the PPV broadcast following the Henderson vs. Cerrone fight.
- Bantamweight bout:
Takeya MizugakiTakeya MizugakiTakeya Mizugaki is a Japanese mixed martial artist who currently competes in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of October 2011, Mizugaki is ranked the #10 bantamweight in the world by Sherdog....
vs.
Rani YahyaRani YahyaRani Ahmad Yahya is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner and mixed martial artist. Yahya won the 66 kg division of the prestigious ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship in April 2007...
- Bantamweight bout:
- Mizugaki defeated Yahya via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 29–28).
- Featherweight bout: Chad MendesChad MendesChad Edward Mendes is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.-High school:Mendes finished 8th in the state of California , wrestling for Hanford High School. In 2002, he finished 5th at 114 lbs. and in 2003, he finished third at 121 lbs...
vs. Anthony MorrisonAnthony MorrisonAnthony Morrison is an American mixed martial artist who currently fights out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Daddis Fight Camps. He has recently been signed by WEC in the featherweight division.-Mixed martial arts career:...
- Featherweight bout:
- Mendes defeated Morrison via submission (guillotine choke) at 2:13 of Round 1. This bout aired on the Spike broadcast following the Karalexis vs. Pettis fight. This bout also aired on the PPV broadcast following the Visher vs. Toner fight.
- Bantamweight bout:
Brad PickettBrad PickettBrad Pickett is an English mixed martial artist and the former Cage Rage British Featherweight champion and Ultimate Challenge MMA Featherweight Champion. He currently competes as a Bantamweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
vs. Demetrious JohnsonDemetrious Johnson (fighter)Demetrious Johnson is an American mixed martial artist, who competes as a bantamweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Johnson is ranked among the top ten bantamweights in the world by leading mixed martial arts publications...
- Bantamweight bout:
- Pickett defeated Johnson via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28). This bout aired on the PPV broadcast following the Brown vs. Gamburyan fight.
Preliminary card (Spike TV)
- Lightweight bout: Alex KaralexisAlex KaralexisAlex Karalexis is an American mixed martial artist of Greek descent. He has a professional record of 10 wins and 6 losses...
vs. Anthony PettisAnthony PettisAnthony Pettis is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, Pettis has made a name for himself mainly fighting in his home state of Wisconsin. He is a former fighter for the World Extreme Cagefighting , where he was the...
- Pettis defeated Karalexis via submission (triangle choke) at 1:35 in round 2.
- Featherweight bout: Leonard GarciaLeonard GarciaLeonard Garcia is an American mixed martial artist who currently competes in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He previously fought for the UFC in the lightweight division before moving down to the featherweight division in the World Extreme Cagefighting...
vs.
Chan Sung Jung
- Featherweight bout:
- Garcia defeated Jung via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28). This bout aired last on the PPV broadcast following the Aldo vs. Faber fight.
Main card
- Bantamweight bout: Antonio BanuelosAntonio BanuelosJuan Antonio Banuelos is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division.-Mixed martial arts career:...
vs. Scott JorgensenScott JorgensenScott Roger Jorgensen is an American mixed martial artist competing in the UFC Bantamweight division and is a member of the Twisted Genetiks Fight Team based out of Boise, Idaho. He is considered a perennial top 5 ranked bantamweight fighter...
- Jorgensen defeated Banuelos via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
- Lightweight bout:
Anthony NjokuaniAnthony NjokuaniAnthony Obinnia Njokuani is a Nigerian mixed martial artist who currently fights as a lightweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.-Early life:...
vs. Shane RollerShane RollerShane Derrick Roller is an American mixed martial artist, currently fighting as a lightweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
- Lightweight bout:
- Roller defeated Njokuani via submission (rear naked choke) at 3:21 in round 1.
- Featherweight bout: Mike BrownMike Brown (fighter)Mike Thomas Brown is an American mixed martial artist. He currently fights as a featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship organization and is a former WEC Featherweight Champion...
vs.
Manvel GamburyanManvel GamburyanManvel "Manny" Gamburyan is an Armenian American mixed martial artist. He was a cast member of Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter 5. Besides The Ultimate Fighter, Gamburyan has fought for notable promotions such as King of the Cage and the Ultimate Fighting Championship.Gamburyan is fighting in the...
- Featherweight bout:
- Gamburyan defeated Brown via KO (punches) at 2:22 of round 1.
- Lightweight Championship bout: Benson HendersonBen Henderson (fighter)Benson Henderson is an American mixed martial artist. He currently fights as a lightweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Henderson, a former WEC Lightweight Champion, is known for his aggressive style and his ability to escape from deep submission attempts...
(c) vs. Donald CerroneDonald CerroneDonald Anthony Cerrone is an American mixed martial artist and Muay Thai kickboxer who fights out of Albuquerque, New Mexico and currently competes as a lightweight in the UFC...
- Lightweight Championship bout:
- Henderson defeated Cerrone via submission (guillotine choke) at 1:57 of round 1 to retain the WEC Lightweight Championship.
- Featherweight Championship bout: José AldoJose AldoJosé Aldo is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, who competes as a featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship where he is the first and current UFC Featherweight Champion...
(c) vs. Urijah FaberUrijah FaberUrijah Christopher Faber is an American mixed martial artist currently fighting as a bantamweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship organization. Faber won the WEC featherweight championship at WEC 19 on March 17, 2006 and held the title for over two years until his loss to Mike Brown at WEC...
- Featherweight Championship bout:
- Aldo defeated Faber via unanimous decision (49–45, 49–45, 50–45) to retain the WEC Featherweight Championship.
Bonus Awards
Fighters were awarded $65,000 bonuses.- Fight of the Night: Leonard Garcia vs. Chan Sung Jung
- Knockout of the Night: Manvel Gamburyan
- Submission of the Night: Benson Henderson
Reported payout
The following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the California State Athletic CommissionCalifornia State Athletic Commission
The California State Athletic Commission regulates professional boxing, professional and amateur kickboxing and professional mixed martial arts throughout the State by licensing all participants and supervising the events....
. It does not include sponsor money or "locker room" bonuses often given by the WEC and also do not include the WEC's traditional "fight night" bonuses.
- José Aldo: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus) def. Urijah Faber: $28,000
- Ben Henderson: $26,000 ($13,000 win bonus) def. Donald Cerrone: $14,000
- Manvel Gamburyan: $36,000 ($18,000 win bonus) def. Mike Brown: $21,000
- Shane Roller: $28,000 ($14,000 win bonus) def. Anthony Njokuani: $7,000
- Scott Jorgensen: $21,000 ($10,500 win bonus) def. Antonio Banuelos: $7,000
- Leonard Garcia: $28,000 ($14,000 win bonus) def. Chan Sung Jung: $5,000
- Anthony Pettis: $8,000 ($4,000 win bonus) def. Alex Karalexis: $10,000
- Brad Pickett: $8,000 ($4,000 win bonus) def. Demetrious Johnson: $3,000
- Chad Mendes: $8,500 ($4,000 win bonus) def. Anthony Morrison: $4,000
- Takeya Mizugaki: $16,000 ($8,000 win bonus) def. Rani Yahya: $9,000
- Tyler Toner: $5,000 ($2,000 win bonus) def. Brandon Visher: $4,000