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Some argue that much of the UFC’s recent success in the past 4 years can be attributed to their SpikeTV reality television show, “The Ultimate Fighter”. The Ultimate Fighter reality show was first introduced back in January of 2005 on SpikeTV. The show, as we all know by now featured up and coming MMA fighters who’s goal was to make a name for themselves in the industry to winning a UFC contract. The first season was successful in not only drawing a large viewership, but additionally at introducing many new fans to the sport of MMA.

Due to the success that the UFC gained from their reality tv show, Zuffa, UFC’s parent company is now considering a reality tv show for their WEC (World Extreme Cagefighting) promotion.  The show many not following the same guidelines as “The Ultimate Fighter” and is planned to be aired on the Versus network instead of Spike.  WEC officials expect to  launch something in 2009.

The WEC weigh ins aired last night and Combat Lifestyle was there to shoot the fighters weighing in and the girls strutting their stuff.  Jens Pulver is set to take on Urijah Faber, but not only were they captured during the weigh ins but WEC Girls Brittney and Christie.  Check out the shots from Combat Lifestyle.

I always find fight payouts interesting.  This time it’s World Extreme Cagefighting 31’s pay outs.  According to MMAOnTop.com, the Nevada State Athletic Commission released these payouts:

Jens Pulver: $60,000
Paulo Filho: $56,000
Urijah Faber: $40,000
John Alessio: $26,000
Chael Sonnen: $25,000
Charles Valencia: $12,000
Jeff Curran: $10,000
Doug Marshall: $10,000
Bryan Baker: $8,000
Alex Karalexis: $8,000
Ed Ratcliff: $8,000
Brian Bowles: $6,000
Cub Swanson: $5,000
Marcos Galvao: $5,000
Eric Schambari: $5,000
Ariel Gandulla: $4,000
Todd Moore: $4,000
Ian McCall: $3,000

Crazy, Jens gets 60k while Cub gets 5k.  But, that’s how it goes… if you have a name, win a fight, and get a KO or submission of the night, you’re really in the money.

The weigh in results for tonight’s WEC 31 event airing on the Versus Network are in. Here are the official weights for tonight’s fighters:

• 145 lbs: Urijah Faber (144) vs. Jeff Curran (143.5)
• 185 lbs: Paulo Filho (185) vs. Chael Sonnen (185)
• 205 lbs: Doug Marshall (204) vs. Ariel Gandulla (199)
• 145 lbs: Cub Swanson (146) vs. Jens Pulver (145)
• 170 lbs: John Alessio (170) vs. Todd Moore (167.5)
• 155 lbs: Alex Karalexis (155) vs. Ed Ratcliff (155)
• 185 lbs: Bryan Baker (183.5) vs. Eric Schambari (182.5)
• 135 lbs: Ian McCall (136) vs. Charlie Valencia (134)
• 135 lbs: Brian Bowles (134) vs. Marcos Galvao (136)

Tomorrow night, December 12th, Jens Pulver will make his WEC debut against Cub Swanson live on the versus network. The event starts at 9PM ET, 6PM PT and is free to cable subscribers. Also fighting in tomorrow’s event Urijah Faber versus Jeff Curran, Dough Marshall versus Ariel Gandulla and a Paulo Filho feature.

Rob McCullough and Richard Crunkilton really slugged it out the other night at WEC 30 that aired live on the Versus network. Going into the fight, Crunkilton and McCullough exchanged punches and kicks until McCullough dropped Crunkilton for the first time with a solid right. McCullough jumped on Crunkilton right away, but was unable to finish him with a ground a pound. Crunkilton got back up to his feet, only to get dropped again with another right! Crunkilton survives by grabbing a hold of his opponent, exchanges a few punches and then gets dropped with a final blow. Check out this exciting slug fest!

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Tonight Rob McCullough will take on Rich Crunkilton for the WEC lightweight championship title. The event will be free on the Versus Network. We’ve decided to search for some footage on both of these fighters. We found a great Rob McCullough highlight video and an aware Rich Crunkilton fight against James Martinez at Freedom Fight Canada vs. USA. Rich grounds and pounds James in the first round to win with a TKO.

Rob McCullough Highlight Video

Rich “Cleat” Crunkilton vs. James Martinez

Just a reminder.  Just before this weekend’s free airing of UFC 75 on Spike TV, we have a free World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) feature on the Versus Network at 9PM ET, 6PM PT.  The show will feature lightweight champion Rob McCullough vs. Richard Crunkilton.   Additionally Rani Yahya will take on Bantamweight Champion (135 lb) Chase Beebe.  The show will then be followed up with a Countdown to UFC 75 Champion Vs. Champion, on Spike TV.   A little bit about the WEC match ups:

Rob McCullough

“”Razor” Robert Alexander ‘Rob’ McCullough IV (born May 26, 1977) is an American Muay Thai fighter and mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. He was a five-Time World Muay Thai champion, and is current World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) lightweight champion. He trains with Team Punishment, run by fellow Huntington Beach, California native Tito Ortiz. He frequently has Tito Ortiz and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson in his corner.”  -Source: Wikipedia

 Richard Crunkilton

• Richard “Cleat” Crunkilton has a professional MMA career of 14 wins and 1 loss. His only loss is to Hermes Franca at UFC 42 - Sudden Impact.  The fight went 3 rounds, but Hermes took the win via a decision (never leave it to the judges they say).  Richard is  a strong wrestler / grappler.  He is currently a member of the American Kickboxing Academy in Florida.

Chase Beebe

• Chase Beebe is the current WEC Bantamweight Champion. He has a professional career of 10 wins and 1 loss to Matt Fiordirosa aka Sunshine from the TapOut show.  Chase has a strong wrestling background, he is a 4 time High School State Champion in Illinois, with a total of 174 wins in high school alone!

Rani Yahya

“Rani Yahya (born September 12, 1984 in Brasilia, Brazil) is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighter and mixed martial artist (MMA). Yahya won the 66 kg division of the prestigious Abu Dhabi submission grappling tournament in April of 2007. He currently fights as a featherweight in the American-based MMA organization World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC). Yahya has a professional mixed martial arts record of 11 wins and 2 losses.” - Source Wikipedia