The pieces are in place for World Extreme Cagefighting’s biggest show yet, but Saturday’s “WEC 48: Aldo vs. Faber” event still has a cloud of uncertainty.
Will MMA fans spring for another $45 pay-per-view offering? Have Zuffa, LLC’s efforts to give the event a UFC flavor sparked additional interest? Can local draw and WEC superstar Urijah Faber prove a PPV hit when he faces dominant featherweight champ Jose Aldo live from Sacramento, Calif.?
In our official event preview, MMAjunkie.com’s Steven Marrocco discusses some of the ramifications of Saturday’s historic card and the three headlining fights – including two championship bouts – that could usher in a new WEC era.