Dana White: WEC, UFC to Merge in 2011

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Dana White: WEC, UFC to Merge in 2011


World Extreme Cagefighting is merging with its sister organization the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

In the video interview below, Dana White exclusively confirmed that the merger will take place in January 2011. In addition, White said that four UFC events will air live on Versus in 2011.

The final two WEC cards will air on the cable network on Nov. 11 and Dec. 16, which means that starting next year, the UFC will absorb WEC's 135, 145 and 155 weight classes.

White explained the timing of the decision and what this means for all parties involved. He also provided updates on what's next for Brock Lesnar and Tito Ortiz, as well as his take on the Undertaker-Lesnar exchange following UFC 121.

[bigdawg19]

Smart move Dana white own's 10% of the UFC and pretty much all of the WEC so either way he's the one that win's in the end, this move is just gonna make the UFC a bigger power house than it already is in the MMA world.

[TPT]

Finally.

Exciting to see the 135- and 145-lbs fighters on such a large stage. Look for Ben Henderson against the winner Gray Maynard/Frankie Edgar.

[ebfitness]

Finally.

Exciting to see the 135- and 145-lbs fighters on such a large stage. Look for Ben Henderson against the winner Gray Maynard/Frankie Edgar.

Agree.

[DMC]

looking forward to an aldo v ken flo or guida.

Bj might even cut to 145

[MrOXY]

bout time

[TPT]

looking forward to an aldo v ken flo or guida.

Bj might even cut to 145

Aldo against anyone at 155 will be exciting. Let's if he can get some more muscle.

Imagine BJ at 145. Probably hasn't been that since high school.

[Wh1teruss1an]

I want to see Aldo/Florian

[DMC]

there will also be a few people getting cut

[MITM]

I wish Dana White would put a hand into boxing -- it's so dead it's not even funny.
I think boxing is going to be the Dodgeball of the comind decade.

[Legend]

Finally.

Exciting to see the 135- and 145-lbs fighters on such a large stage. Look for Ben Henderson against the winner Gray Maynard/Frankie Edgar.

Either way, that will be a good fight to look forward to.

[Legend]

I want to see Aldo/Florian

This would be a nice fight too!....or Aldo/ Diego Sanchez

[Biggie973]

I love the Lesnar-Undertaker beef!!

[dallas3]

Like the move, can't wait to see the cards that are put together in 2011.

[Bona fide]

definitely going to make for some interesting match-ups!