WEC veteran L.C. Davis will not be joining the UFC’s featherweight division alongside his promotional peers, as it turns out he was released last month after losing a unanimous decision to Rafael Assuncao at WEC 52. Though Davis started out his WEC career with three straight wins, the November result marked his second consecutive defeat with the other coming to 145-pound title-contender Josh Grispi.

Word of Davis’ release was confirmed by Five Ounces of Pain with sources attached to the situation.

Davis, who started his career off with nine straight wins, has eleven finishing performances to his credit in sixteen total victories. However, he has gone to decision in six of his last seven bouts (two of which were losses). At 16-4 he holds past victories over respected competitors like Javier Vasquez, Bao Quach, and Conor Heun.

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WEC 49 took place on June 20 from the Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and the ECSC(Edmonton Combatative Sports Commision) has issued their list of medical suspensions from the night. Every fighter has been suspended, though most can get back to training with a quick doctors clearance. The biggest suspensions went to Jamie Varner and Kamal Shalorus both of whom were suspended indefinetely.

Jamie Varner: Suspended indefinitely until cleared by a doctor. X-rays are required for right hand, right foot and ribs.
Kamal Shalorus: Suspended indefinitely until cleared by a doctor. X-rays required for hands and right leg.
Yves Jabouin: 30 day suspension for precautionary reasons
Mark Hominick: 30 day suspension for precautionary reasons
Will Campuzano: 30 day suspension for precautionary reasons
Diego Nunes: 30 day suspension for precautionary reasons
L.C. Davis: 21 day suspension for precautionary reasons
Daniel Downes: 21 day suspension for precautionary reasons
Anthony Leone: 21 day suspension for precautionary reasons
Chris Horodecki: 14 day suspension for precautionary reasons
Eddie Wineland: 14 day suspension for precautionary reasons
Frank Gomez: 14 day suspension for precautionary reasons
Wagnney Fabiano: 14 day suspension for precautionary reasons
Bendy Casimir: 14 day suspension for precautionary reasons
Raphael Assuncao: 14 day suspension for precautionary reasons
Chris Cariaso: 14 day suspension for precautionary reasons
Rafael Rebello: 14 day suspension for precautionary reasons
Renan Barao: 14 day suspension for precautionary reasons
Josh Grispi: 7 day suspension for precautionary reasons
Will Kerr: 7 day suspension for precautionary reasons
Karen Darabedyan: 7 day suspension for precautionary reasons
Erik Koch: 7 day suspension for precautionary reasons

During last night’s “WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus” post-fight press conference, WEC official Reed Harris announced the “Fight Night” bonuses for the event.

Walking away with a $10,000 bonus were Mark Hominick and Yves Jabouin for “Fight of the Night,” while Eddie Wineland earned the “Knockout of the Night,” and “Submission of the Night” was warded to Josh Grispi.

Hominick and Jabouin fought in the co-main event and saw both men push the pace. Near the middle of the second frame, Hominick put Jabouin into the fence and presses the attack. Jabouin climbs back to his feet and responds with a right hand that put’s Hominick on the mat. As Jabouin jumps in to finish he’s caught in Hominick’s guard who rolls him over to gain mount and finishes the fight.

Wineland was awarded the “Knockout of the Night” after stopping opponent Will Campuzano in the second round at 4:44. Wineland used a couple of tough body shots to Campuzano to put him to the mat and finishes with a good shot to the jaw to win the fight.

Grispi won the “Submission of the Night” after submitting opponent L.C. Davis in the middle of the first round. He beat out four other fighters who also earned submission victories on the evening. Davis refused to tap out and was put into unconsciousness by the choke.

Mark Hominick, Yves Jabouin, Eddie Wineland and Josh Grispi each earned
"Fight Night" bonuses for their performances at Sunday's "WEC 49: Varner
vs. Shalorus" event.

Hominick and Jabouin each cashed in as the evening's "Fight of the
Night"
for their all-Canadian brawl, Wineland was awarded the "Knockout of the
Night" award, and Grispi earned the "Submission of the Night" bonus for
his first-round chokeout of L.C. Davis.

Each bonus was worth $10,000.

A miscarriage of justice in the main event between Jamie Varner and Kamal Shalorus ended what had been a fantastic night of fights during WEC 49 on a sour note.

Varner and Shalorus fought to a split draw according to the judges in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada this evening, although many ringside observers and fans at home would disagree with the ruling.

Varner had his way with Shalorus standing for the bulk of the first two rounds between the two heavy handed lightweights, utilizing an edge in speed and power with his punches to frustrate and rock “The Prince of Persia” on multiple occasions. Seemingly tipping the scales even further in Varner’s favor, Shalorus was docked a point in the second round due to a series of cringe-worthy kicks to the groin. Shalorus made a case for winning the third round after thrusting his foot into Varner’s groin one last time, securing a takedown and working some good old fashioned ground and pound for a large portion of the final frame.

When the dust had a chance to settle following three action packed rounds between the two it was revealed that the bout had been ruled a draw with one judge giving the bout to Varner via a score of 29-27, while another gave it to Shalorus 29-27, and the final judge ruled the bout even at 28-28.

In what should easily be ruled the fight of the night, Mark Hominick came back from being technically frustrated standing for the majority of the first round and rocked in the second round by fellow Canadian featherweight Yves Jabouin to stop his foe with a volley of strikes on the ground in an electrifying back and forth battle.

Josh Grispi confirmed the widespread belief that he is one of the top young fighters in the sport to keep an eye on with a nasty first round guillotine over the seasoned L.C. Davis that left the veteran completely unconscious.

Chris Horodecki bounced back from a defeat in his last bout with an impressive showing this evening against a green Danny Downes. Horodecki picked apart his game opponent at will standing before a third round rear-naked choke put the icing on the cake and the talented Shawn Tomkins fighter back in the winner’s circle.

A full list of results from WEC 49 is below:

Renan Barao def. Anthony Leone via submission (armbar) – Round 3

Chris Cariaso def. Rafael Rebello via unanimous decision (30-26, 29-28, 29-28)

Diego Nunes def. Rafael Assuncao via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Eric Koch def. Bendy Casimir via submission (triangle choke) – Round 1

Wagnney Fabiano def. Frank Gomez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Will Kerr def. Karen Darabedyan via submission (armbar) – Round 1

Eddie Wineland def. Will Campuzano via TKO (strikes) – Round 1

Chris Horodecki def. Danny Downes via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3

Josh Grispi def. L.C. Davis via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1

Mark Hominick def. Yves Jabouin via TKO (strikes) – Round 2

Jamie Varner and Kamal Shalorus fight to split draw (29-27, 27-29, 28-28)

The next installment of the World Extreme Cagefighting’s next event, “WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus” is set to begin at 7PM EST (4PM PST).

The preliminary card begins at 7PM with the live Versus broadcast beginning at 9PM EST (6PM PST) from Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

The show features a lightweight battle between former champ Jamie Varner and Kamal Shalorus. Co-headlining the show will be a featherweight bout between Canadians Mark Hominick and Yves Jabouin.

The MMA News will keep the “Live Quick Results” for WEC 49 off the main page to prevent any spoilers for anyone who may be recording the event for later. To see the full results click

The full results for “WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus” is as follows:

Main Card

Lightweight bout: Jamie Varner draws Kamal Shalorus (29-27, 27-29, 28-28)
Featherweight bout: Mark Hominick def. Yves Jabouin via TKO (strikes) – R2, 3:21
Featherweight bout: Josh Grispi def. L.C. Davis via submission (guillotine choke) – R1, 2:33
Lightweight bout: Chris Horodecki def. Danny Downes via submission (rear naked choke) – R3, 1:09
Bantamweight bout: Eddie Wineland def. Will Campuzano via TKO (strikes) – R2, 4:44

Preliminary Card

Lightweight bout: Will Kerr def. Karen Darabedyan by submission (armbar) – R1, 1:20
Bantamweight bout: Wagnney Fabiano def. Frankie Gomez by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Featherweight bout: Eric Koch def. Bendy Casimir via submission (triangle choke) – R1, 3:01
Featherweight bout: Diego Nunes def. Rafael Assuncao via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
Bantamweight bout: Chris Cariaso def. Rafael Rebello via unanimous decision (30-26, 29-28, 29-28)
143 pound catchweight bout: Renan Barao def. Anthony Leone via submission (armbar) – R3, 2:29

FiveOuncesofPain.com will be here all night to make sure you are kept up to date on all of the latest live results and happenings from WEC 49.

The WEC invades Canada this evening as the promotion’s latest installment is set to take place from the Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta while airing live on the Versus network.

5 Oz coverage of WEC 49 will kick off right around 7:00 pm ET (4:00 pm PT) when the first set of fighters touch gloves, while the main card action will be broadcast live on Versus at 9:00 pm ET (6:00 pm PT).

Headlining the card will be a lightweight scrap with future title fight implications between former WEC champion Jamie Varner and undefeated former Olympic wrestler Kamal Shalorus.

A full list of results from the event are below:

Renan Barao def. Anthony Leone via submission (armbar) – Round 3

Chris Cariaso def. Rafael Rebello via unanimous decision (30-26, 29-28, 29-28)

Diego Nunes def. Rafael Assuncao via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Eric Koch def. Bendy Casimir via submission (triangle choke) – Round 1

Wagnney Fabiano def. Frank Gomez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Will Kerr def. Karen Darabedyan via submission (armbar) – Round 1

Eddie Wineland def. Will Campuzano via TKO (strikes) – Round 1

Chris Horodecki def. Danny Downes via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3

Josh Grispi def. L.C. Davis via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1

Mark Hominick def. Yves Jabouin via TKO (strikes) – Round 2

Jamie Varner and Kamal Shalorus fight to split draw (29-27, 27-29, 28-28)

The weigh-ins for the World Extreme Cagefighting’s next event, “WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus” will take place today at 7 PM EST (4 PM PST).

The weigh-ins are taking place at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the same venue for Sunday’s event. The main card will be carried on the Versus network live beginning Sunday night.

Fans can watch today’s weigh-ins live at WEC.tv, which hosts a live video stream that can be viewed by anyone with a fast enough internet connection (isn’t that all of us by now?).

The event is headlined by a lightweight bout between former WEC champ Jamie Varner who takes on the “Prince of Persia” Kamal Shalorus.

The full “WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus” card appears as follows:

Main Card

Lightweight bout: Kamal Shalorus (155) vs. Jamie Varner (156)
Featherweight bout Mark Hominick (144.5) vs. Yves Jabouin (145)
Featherweight bout: L.C. Davis (146) vs. Josh Grispi (145)
Lightweight bout: Danny Downes (156) vs. Chris Horodecki (154)
Bantamweight bout: Will Campuzano (136) vs. Eddie Wineland (135.5)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight bout: Karen Darabedyan (155.6) vs. Will Kerr (155)
Bantamweight bout: Wagnney Fabiano (135.5) vs. Frank Gomez (135.5)
Featherweight bout: Bendy Casimir (145.5) vs. Erik Koch (145.5)
Featherweight bout: Rafael Assuncao (144.5) vs. Diego Nunes (144)
Bantamweight bout: Chris Cariaso (135) vs. Rafael Rebello (135)
143 pound catchweight bout: Renan Barao (141.5) vs. Anthony Leone (142)

Frank Curreri, WEC - Musician Paul Simon famously lamented in one of his songs, "Where have you gone Joe DiMaggio?"
WEC fans may be wondering the same about finisher extraordinaire Josh Grispi. The distant relative of boxing icon Rocky Marciano has been M.I.A. from the Octagon for more than a year. Now healed from ankle surgery and an alarming neck injury, the dynamic Bostonian returns to the cage this Sunday against L.C. Davis in a matchup that could have title shot implications.

With what is perhaps MMA's busiest week now approaching, MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show fighter K.J. Noons and broadcaster Stephen Quadros, who are in California for Wednesday's "Strikeforce: Los Angeles" event.

Additionally, UFC 115 winner Mike Pyle and WEC 49 fighter L.C. Davis also join the show.

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