The past two weeks have treated Javier Vazquez to a rollercoaster of emotions. First the Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace was scheduled to fight Pat Miletich-trained L.C. Davis. Then, when Affliction scrapped its Aug. 1 event, the bout between pros sporting identical 13-2 records was among the casualties. Now the Vazquez-Davis duel is back on – only this time it’s under the WEC umbrella and on Aug. 9 . . . Click here for more by Frank Curreri, WEC
WEC returns to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, August 9 with a bout that will determine the best bantamweight fighter in the world. WEC bantamweight champion Miguel Angel Torres (36-1) defends his crown against the undefeated Brian Bowles (7-0). Torres, largely considered to be among the best pound-for-pound fighters in the sport, hopes a win in August will cement his status as the best fighter in 135-pound history. Standing in his way is the heavy-handed Brian Bowles, a native of Athens, Georgia, who boasts a knack for finishing fights. Click here for more info
