Ed Ratcliff Out of WEC 49 Fight Against Chris Horodecki, Danny Downes Steps In
by Nick Thomas on Jun 15, 2010 8:23 PM EDT
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According to topmmanews.com:
Ed Ratcliff has unfortunately been forced to withdraw from his showdown this Sunday at WEC against the "Polish Hammer" Chris Horodecki. Top MMA News was unable to determine the reason behind Ratcliff’s withdrawal. Last night, word spread that the organization was looking for a 155er that was medically cleared and ready to step in against Canada’s 4th Ranked Canadian Lightweight.
[UPDATE] by Anton Tabuena: The WEC Signs Danny Downes (6-0) to step in to face Horodecki:
Stepping in to replace Ratcliff this Sunday is unbeaten 24-year-old Danny Downes of Milwaukee, Wis.
The Duke Roufus-trained product is 6-0, with five wins coming by way of knockout. Known for his electric striking, Downes is also a cerebral fighter who owns degrees in International Affairs and German from Marquette University.
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Reason?
Didn’t say why.
Also, why is Eddie Wineland on the main card and Wagnney Fabiano and Raphael Assuncao are both on the preliminaries?
Strange choices.
Hopefully Fabiano/Gomez gets moved up due to this
Both guys are coming off of wins, it seems like the most fitting fight to move to the main card.
A mystery to me too!
Wagney has never been on a main card for the WEC and we were only able to see him once due to his upset loss to Mackens Semerzier. I am guessing they have Eddie Wineland on the main card cause he is on a bit of a winning streak and the fact that his opponent Will campuzano is an exciting fighter. Who knows, i’m just throwing it out there.
by TakingBackShawna on Jun 15, 2010 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Wagnney’s first fight with Tamura was on the main card. He’s been demoted because he’s been using a conservative wrestling style that doesn’t translate to TV very well. That, and losing to Mackens.
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It doesnt sound good...
when all you have is apologies and no explanation whatsoever. Even if it was an injury he could have said it without disclosing said injury. Anyways; im sure we will hear about it in the next couple of days leading up to the fight. Let the assumptions begin.
by TakingBackShawna on Jun 15, 2010 11:01 PM EDT reply actions
so it's almost midnight
who is the replacement?
by mcpeepants23200 on Jun 15, 2010 11:45 PM EDT reply actions
Downes is also a cerebral fighter who owns degrees in International Affairs and German from Marquette University.
So, because he has degrees from a university, he’s a cerebral fighter? Interesting.
"Referees, be sure to step in and stop the fight on time tomorrow, because I might get carried away in the moment and my many punches may end up destroying my opponent." - Tatsuya "CRUSHER" Kawajiri
Known for his electric striking, Downes is also a cerebral fighter who owns degrees in International Affairs and German from Marquette University.
is not the same as
Downes is a cerebral fighter based on / because of his degrees in International Affairs and German from Marquette University.
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 16, 2010 7:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Sure, it doesn’t say that outright but because of the fact you included “cerebral fighter” and immediately followed that with his degrees, it is quite easy for anyone to assume the latter statement. Perhaps, next time, you should divide it into sentences.
"Referees, be sure to step in and stop the fight on time tomorrow, because I might get carried away in the moment and my many punches may end up destroying my opponent." - Tatsuya "CRUSHER" Kawajiri
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