World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC), the sister mixed martial arts promotion to the UFC, will be making its Canadian debut right on the heels of UFC 115 -- which will also go down in Canada (Vanouver) on June 12 -- when WEC 49 takes place from Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on June 20.
And now it has an official main event, pitting former lightweight champion Jamie Varner (16-3) against undefeated up-and-comer Kamal Shalorus (6-0-1).
Jamie Varner and Kamal Shalorus Clash In WEC 49 Main Event
Both guys have clear avenues to victory in this fight. Shalorus needs to stay away from getting into a slugging war with Varner and his very good stand up game. If he can get inside he can use his very good grappling to put Varner on his back where he is able to be controlled and submitted.
The winner here puts themselves directly in the conversation as to who should get a shot at 155 pound champion Ben Henderson.
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