Spencer Fisher Headed to the WEC?

by Fedorable on Jul 3, 2009 11:33 AM EDT Comment 17 comments

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According to the UG:

"Maybe to the WEC, what do you guys think?”

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I dont understand why Fisher would want to move down to the WEC. Its obvious that they make less money in that promotion, and since he's won his last 3 fights, I see no need. Not to sure if he would drop to 145lbs, or try to make a run for the WEC lightweight tilte.

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Fisher vs. McCollough/Cerrone/Varner? Yes plz.

by Rundownloser

i think it would be a really good move for him.. especially coming off a win. he could go right in and have maybe one fight before fighting for the title… He won’t be a contender in the UFC anytime soon, so the move would be really good for his career. :)

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by Nick Thomas on Jul 3, 2009 11:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He has a better chance at being a champion or at least getting a shot in the WEC then the UFC so I think it is a good move.

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by The Legend on Jul 3, 2009 12:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Spencer wouldn’t make any less money in the WEC than he does in the UFC. Pretty sure all that would happen is that his current contract with the UFC would be transfered to the WEC. He’d still be making the same money if he made the move to 145.

by Stefan Manojlovic on Jul 3, 2009 12:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

For paydays it would probably be best to stay in the UFC but all it takes is two losses to get cut from the rough-n-tough LW division. He’s rather small for a 155er, arguably smaller (maybe not) than Frankie Edgar. Obviously he’s tough but I want to see him keep up his good record. Besides which, he could put on some great fights in WEC.

by Ahhhoki on Jul 3, 2009 1:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I dont think he is that small. He has fought at 170. In fact he beat Thiago Alves at 170. I dont think he could make 145.

by jason4jc on Jul 3, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

he could contend for the 155 title there. :)

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by Anton Tabuena on Jul 4, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The WEC would be perfect for Fisher who has a ton of tools but has been a disapointment in the UFC with his horrible takedown defense.

by Raker on Jul 3, 2009 3:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't think his shitty wrestling

would do him any favors against a guy like Varner.

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by ElliotMatheny on Jul 3, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fighters just have contracts with ZUFFA. They transfer over

That’s why Jens Pulver and Manny Gamburian were the two highest paid fighters at WEC 41.

by Lewish on Jul 3, 2009 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

agreed. and he would be a bigger fish in a small pond in the wec. he definetly have a much better chance in winning the lw belt in the wec than in the ufc. personally i would love to see him and tyson griffin move to the wec (tyson to 145 and possibly guida and edgar to 145 as well). the money DOES definetly need to start getting better in the wec. perhaps a reduced price ppv would be the answer.

by bdw on Jul 3, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs