WEC 33
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WEC 33: Marshall vs. Stann was a mixed martial arts (MMA)
event held by World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC)
that took place on Wednesday, March 26, 2008.
A rematch for the WEC Middlweight Championship between champion Paulo Filho
and Chael Sonnen
was advertised for this event, but Filho dropped out three weeks prior to the fight for personal reasons. Sonnen remained on the card, and instead faced Bryan Baker
. The Filho/Sonnen rematch was later rescheduled for WEC 36
in November 2008, where Sonnen defeated Filho in a non-title match, after Filho failed to make weight.
The event drew an estimated 549,000 viewers on Versus
.
Clark defeated Scott Harper via TKO (Strikes) at 4:37 of round 1.
Manuel and Osawa fought to a split draw after three rounds. The judges scored the fight 29–28 (Osawa), 29–28 (Manuel) and 28–28.
Serdyukov defeated Stonitsch via submission (Triangle Choke) at 1:35 of Round 1.
Crunkilton defeated Gomez via unanimous decision (30–26, 30–27, 29–28). This bout, although preliminary, was aired on the live broadcast.
Larson defeated Alessio via disqualification (Illegal Knee) at 1:50 of Round 1.
Miura defeated Avena via TKO (Punches) at 2:35 of Round 1. This bout, although preliminary, was aired on the live broadcast.
Cantwell defeated McKenzie via submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:13 of round 1.
Hicks defeated Ratcliff via submission (Guillotine Choke) at 1:42 of round 1.
Sonnen defeated Baker via unanimous decision (30–26, 30–25, 30–25).
Stann defeated Marshall via KO (Punches) at 1:35 of round 1 to become the new WEC Light Heavyweight champion.
^Both fighters earned show money; bout declared majority draw.
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
event held by World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC)
World Extreme Cagefighting
World Extreme Cagefighting was an American mixed martial arts promotion. It was purchased by Zuffa, LLC, the parent company of Ultimate Fighting Championship , in 2006. In its final incarnation, it was made up of 3 weight classes: 135, 145 and 155 lbs. To accommodate the smaller...
that took place on Wednesday, March 26, 2008.
A rematch for the WEC Middlweight Championship between champion Paulo Filho
Paulo Filho
Paulo Fernando de Souza Leite Filho, better known as simply Paulo Filho , is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist as well as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo practitioner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil...
and Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen
Chael Patrick Sonnen is an American mixed martial artist who competes as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was an NCAA Division I All-American wrestler at the University of Oregon, a two-time University Greco national champion as well as the 85.0 kg silver medalist at...
was advertised for this event, but Filho dropped out three weeks prior to the fight for personal reasons. Sonnen remained on the card, and instead faced Bryan Baker
Bryan Baker
Bryan Baker may refer to:*Bryan Baker , mixed martial artist*Bryan Baker , NASCAR driver...
. The Filho/Sonnen rematch was later rescheduled for WEC 36
WEC 36
WEC 36: Faber vs. Brown was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting that took place on November 5, 2008 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida...
in November 2008, where Sonnen defeated Filho in a non-title match, after Filho failed to make weight.
The event drew an estimated 549,000 viewers on Versus
Versus (TV channel)
Versus is a sports-oriented cable television channel in the United States. It was previously known as Outdoor Life Network and was launched on July 1, 1995, focusing on fishing, hunting, and other outdoor sports...
.
Preliminary card
- Middleweight bout:
United States Logan ClarkLogan ClarkLogan Thomas Clark is an American mixed martial artist.-Biography:Born in Southeastern Minnesota, Clark was raised on a farm north of Dover, MN. In 1987, at the age of 2, Clark's father died leaving his mother to raise the family. Clark has 3 siblings: Tyrel Clark, Doron Clark, and Amanda Clark...
vs. United States Scott Harper
Clark defeated Scott Harper via TKO (Strikes) at 4:37 of round 1.
- Bantamweight bout: United States Chris Manuel vs.
Japan Kenji OsawaKenji OsawaKenji Osawa is a Japanese mixed martial artist from Tokyo, currently fighting in the WEC. He started MMA approximately six years ago, and trains and fights out of Wajitsu Keishukai A3, and teaches there once a week, he also teaches at his own school called "Osawa juku" every Sunday.-MMA career:His...
Manuel and Osawa fought to a split draw after three rounds. The judges scored the fight 29–28 (Osawa), 29–28 (Manuel) and 28–28.
- Welterweight bout:
Russia Alex Serdyukov vs. United States Ryan Stonitsch
Serdyukov defeated Stonitsch via submission (Triangle Choke) at 1:35 of Round 1.
- Lightweight bout: United States Richard CrunkiltonRichard CrunkiltonRichard Allen Crunkilton is an American mixed martial artist. He competes in the Lightweight division. He defeated Sergio Gomez on March 26, 2008 at WEC 33. He was scheduled to face Donald Cerrone at WEC 34, but was forced off the card with an injury. Crunkilton was forced to withdraw from his...
vs. United States Sergio Gomez
Crunkilton defeated Gomez via unanimous decision (30–26, 30–27, 29–28). This bout, although preliminary, was aired on the live broadcast.
- Welterweight bout: United States Brock LarsonBrock LarsonBrock Orville Larson is an American mixed martial artist from Brainerd, Minnesota. He most recently competed in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Larson also competed in World Extreme Cagefighting, before it discontinued its welterweight division, and on the...
vs. United States John AlessioJohn AlessioJohn Paul Alessio is a Canadian mixed martial artist who currently competes as a Welterweight. Alessio has fought for many of the major MMA promotions, including WEC, UFC, PRIDE, KOTC, MFC and DREAM.-Ultimate Fighting Championship:...
Larson defeated Alessio via disqualification (Illegal Knee) at 1:50 of Round 1.
- Welterweight bout: Japan Hiromitsu MiuraHiromitsu MiuraHiromitsu Miura is a Japanese Boxer and former mixed martial artist who competed in the welterweight division in MMA and now competes in the light heavyweight division in boxing.-Career:...
vs. United States Blas AvenaBlas AvenaBlas Avena is an American professional mixed martial artist and World Extreme Cagefighting veteran.-MMA career:Blas relocated from Southern California to Las Vegas in 2004 where he got a job working as a security guard at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. He is known for his superior ground fighting...
Miura defeated Avena via TKO (Punches) at 2:35 of Round 1. This bout, although preliminary, was aired on the live broadcast.
Main card
- Light Heavyweight bout: United States Steve CantwellSteve CantwellSteven Francis Cantwell is an American mixed martial artist who competes as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
vs. United States Tim McKenzie
Cantwell defeated McKenzie via submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:13 of round 1.
- Lightweight bout: United States Marcus HicksMarcus HicksMarcus Dewayne Hicks is an American mixed martial artist who currently fights as a lightweight.-World Extreme Cagefighting:...
vs. United States Ed RatcliffEd RatcliffEdward Norris Ratcliff is an American mixed martial artist. He was recently cut by UFC in January.-World Extreme Cagefighting:Ratcliff debuted at WEC 27, defeating Johnny Sampaio via TKO in the second round....
Hicks defeated Ratcliff via submission (Guillotine Choke) at 1:42 of round 1.
- Middleweight bout: United States Chael SonnenChael SonnenChael Patrick Sonnen is an American mixed martial artist who competes as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was an NCAA Division I All-American wrestler at the University of Oregon, a two-time University Greco national champion as well as the 85.0 kg silver medalist at...
vs. United States Bryan BakerBryan Baker (fighter)Bryan Baker is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the middleweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, Baker fought in various promotions, most notably World Extreme Cagefighting and Bellator Fighting Championships...
Sonnen defeated Baker via unanimous decision (30–26, 30–25, 30–25).
- Light Heavyweight Championship bout: United States Doug MarshallDoug MarshallDoug Garrett Marshall is an American mixed martial artist from Visalia, California who currently competes as a middleweight. He is a former WEC World Light Heavyweight champion.-Mixed martial arts career:...
(c) vs. United States Brian StannBrian StannBrian Michael Stann is an American mixed martial artist and former US Marine who competes as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is a former WEC Light Heavyweight champion...
Stann defeated Marshall via KO (Punches) at 1:35 of round 1 to become the new WEC Light Heavyweight champion.
Reported payout
The following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the Nevada State Athletic Commission. It does not include sponsor money or "locker room" bonuses often given by the WEC.- Brian Stann: $18,000 (includes $9,000 win bonus) def. Doug Marshall: $10,000
- Chael Sonnen: $34,000 ($17,000 win bonus) def. Bryan Baker: $5,000
- Marcus Hicks: $10,000 ($5,000 win bonus) def. Ed Ratcliff: $7,000
- Steve Cantwell: $8,000 ($4,000 win bonus) def. Tim McKenzie: $6,000
- Hiromitsu Miura: $8,000 ($4,000 win bonus) def. Blas Avena: $6,000
- Brock Larson: $24,000 ($12,000 win bonus) def. John Alessio: $15,000
- Rich Crunkilton: $20,000 ($10,000 win bonus) def. Sergio Gomez $4,000
- Alex Serdyukov: $12,000 ($6,000 win bonus) def. Ryan Stonitsch: $3,000
- Chris Manuel: $3,000 vs. Kenji Osawa: $5,000 ^
- Logan Clark: $12,000 ($6,000 win bonus) def. Scott Harper: $3,000
^Both fighters earned show money; bout declared majority draw.