WEC 35 Thoughts and Recap

Quick Results

Carlos Condit def. Hiromitsu Miura via TKO (strikes) in Round 4

Steve Cantwell def. Brian Stann via TKO (punches) in Round 2

Jamie Varner def. Marcus Hicks via TKO (strikes) in Round 1

Brian Bowles def. Damacio Page via submission (guillotine choke) in Round 1

Josh Grispi def. Micah Miller via TKO (strikes) in Round 1

Brock Larson def. Carlo Prater via TKO (strikes) in Round 1

Blas Avena def. Dave Terrel via TKO (strikes) in Round 1

Shane Roller def. Todd Moore via submission (guillotine choke) in Round 1

Mike Budnik def. Greg McIntyre via submission (triangle choke) in Round 3 

Scott Jorgensen def. Kenji Osawa via unanimous decision

• I thought WEC put on another outstanding card
• Jamie Varner looked impressive and perhaps I underestimated his talent.  He looked dominant against a very game Marcus Hicks.  It appears he will fight the winner of the McCullough/Cerrone fight in Septmeber. 
• Josh Grispi may be a good challenge for Urijah Faber, but Faber must get through Brown first
• Brian Stann showed he is one dimensional and Steve Cantwell showed he has a vast array of striking skills.  I think Stann will get a rubber match soon though.
• Brian Stann though he losses showed that he was a class act.  He put the belt around Cantwell and he did nothing but show humility in defeat.  I like Brian Stann for that.
• Carlos Condit vs. Hirumitsu Miura was the fight of the night and one of the best I have seen.  I underestimated Miura.  He showed good ground game in reversing Condit numerous times and excellent Judo skills.  He also showed very tough striking.  I enjoyed the chess match here.
• Condit showed why he is the champ.  His conditioning is what proved to be the difference.  I have no problem with the stoppage as Mirua laid there for a while after the fight.  The question for Carlos Condit is where does he go now?
• The WEC showcased some newer and upcoming talent like Josh Grispi, Brian Bowles, Mike Budnik and Shane Roller