(The first taste is free, but the second dose is going to cost you.)
Taking full advantage of his position at Versus.com, Ariel Helwani just posted an interview with WEC Vice President Peter Dropick where they discuss the future of the organization and rumors of a move to pay-per-view. Dropick was all too eager to confirm those rumors, telling Helwani that the first WEC pay-per-view will be headlined by the much-anticipated rematch between Urijah Faber and WEC featherweight champ Mike Brown, and it could happen as soon as this June.
If you’re worried about how you’re going to afford all the MMA this summer, you’ll be glad to hear that Dropick also promised the price of a WEC pay-per-view would be less than a UFC event, though he didn’t specify by how much. As for what else might appear on that card, he wouldn’t rule out an appearance by Miguel Torres, saying he wants the pay-per-view to be “stacked.”
Obviously, the WEC is considering Sacramento, where they’ve done extremely well in the past, as a potential venue for this event, but Dropick said there were “three or four different cities” they were considering as well. He also commented on the status of the lighter weight classes in the WEC, and the potential for Gina Carano to head up a women’s division at some point in the near future. The whole interview is worth a read, so give it a look.
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Comments
Tue, 03/17/09 - 04:25
first bitches
Tue, 03/17/09 - 04:29
now that thats over with. i dont think that ec going to pay-per veiw is a very good idea. to me the wec was the best "free" substitute to the ufc in which u have to pay for everything. me being cheap (and canadian) will just go to the bar and spend my money on beer to watch the fight instead. dont get me wrong i watch every ufc. but thats because its ufc. its worth paying for. unless 8 of ten fights go to decision. ie:ufc 94. but whatever i hope this venture goes well for them.
Tue, 03/17/09 - 04:29
fuck wec im broke enough as it is. dont they know people aint got jobs to pay for this shit?
Tue, 03/17/09 - 04:38
...and there's the end of WEC. Oh well. It was nice while it lasted...
Tue, 03/17/09 - 04:41
That VP's name is so close to dropkick, that's great. WEC just needs to move the small-man divisions to the UFC and get it over with. Happy St. Patty's Day, everyone!
Tue, 03/17/09 - 04:41
I will watch it. For free, HAHA i win.
Tue, 03/17/09 - 04:47
Genius idea to make someone pay for something that was free in a the economic times there in. I will be watching this for free as well.
Tue, 03/17/09 - 04:50
Dammit dude, Don't start doing pay per view, its such a pain. I don't think I will be ordering this, maybe if one of my friends buys it I'll watch. Any1 ready to stream????
Tue, 03/17/09 - 04:52
Going anywhere but Sacramento with Urijah as the title fight is just stupid. The amount of exposure WEC got in Sac last time bordered on ridiculous. It got more coverage than the recent UFC events. The first fight was on Brown's turf in Florida and it was pathetic compared to what WEC 34 did. Turnabout is fair play and WEC will have another monster turnout.
Tue, 03/17/09 - 04:57
Those are some sweet ass flames on Mikey B's leg man, he would look killer if he had my barbed wire tattoo on his right bicep like me!
Tue, 03/17/09 - 05:05
Im god damned pumped for Brown VS Faber II. I think Brown is going to whoop that ass again I agree with never wanting to pay for WEC, still havent to this day. WHo knows though, a lot of these lighter weight classes are damned exciting to watch. It could be worth it and has the possiblilty for fights to be as good if not better than the recent piss pore PPV's that UFC churns out. I swear the free fight nights are always better.
Tue, 03/17/09 - 05:41
Seriously, worst fight audience ever.
Tue, 03/17/09 - 05:52
Damn...I agree with all the people who say that the WEC was the "free" alternative to UFC. Should have known it wasn't going to last. I'm a Urijah fan though and I probably would pay to see him fight Mike Brown again, even though I think Brown is going to kick his ass this time.
Tue, 03/17/09 - 06:10
WEC + PPV = FAIL
Tue, 03/17/09 - 06:11
The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttchin
Tue, 03/17/09 - 06:28
uhhh yeah, my mortgage is already late and someone wants me to pay for a lite version of UFC. Riiiiight, i think the term "illegal download" just became the modern equivalent of a Bonnie and Clyde event in my mind. Just outta spite i might not order another UFC until 100 fpr this travesty.
Tue, 03/17/09 - 06:28
i for one am very upset. as much as i love wec im not sure id ppv it. "i am not impressed "
Tue, 03/17/09 - 06:51
Um...are you crazy? No one buy this PLEASE so they will lose money on advertising and such so they won't do this again.
Tue, 03/17/09 - 08:58
I almost forget its on versus when its on for free, but i got homies in wec so if they make more money then right on to the fighters. But all in all, i doubt many people are going to pay for it. Hopefully they get some really good deal with the cable company.
Tue, 03/17/09 - 09:13
So judging by most the comments I can guess only the hardcore and bars might pick this up "maybe". WEC ratings are down and there answer is to go PPV uh sure?!?!? Whats else is on the card...not that it matters unless Torres is fighting.
Tue, 03/17/09 - 09:26
HI im gsp and yes me and cage potato are in love
Tue, 03/17/09 - 09:58
they said gina carano and "head" in the same sentance.
Tue, 03/17/09 - 10:40
FAIL! good job failing WEC.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 04:42
This will give Mike Brown plenty of time to get into the tanning bed so that he can give Urijah a challenge for the best tan-for-pound fighter in the world.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 05:21
It's gonna flop big time, just like the YAMMA. YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMA
Wed, 03/18/09 - 06:06
The fighters pay better increase also.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 06:56
So less than a UFC PPV? So like $43.99 or something?
Wed, 03/18/09 - 07:13
If they make Jens Pulver the guest ref, i'm in.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 07:21
This will be a failure of epic proportions.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 08:16
if its like 19.99, and the card is stacked it could be legit
Wed, 03/18/09 - 10:49
i buy every ufc ppv, the wec is making a huge mistake i cant afford to get both. lately the ufc is doing atleast 1 or 2 a month. some months they are 2 weeks apart from the new month. i am not going to pay for the wec they sometimes only have 1 or 2 good fights per card. for example if the ufc has a card in the middle of the month and the next card is the first of the next month how am i going to throw a wec into that. on 1 cable bill that would be over $130.00 a month for fights not counting my regular cable bill. bullshit................. dana sometimes the money ain't worth losing customers..
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