WEC News: Paulo Filho Rematches Sonnen In March

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According to the Brazilian magazine Tatame, World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) welterweight champion Paulo Filho will rematch Chael Sonnen sometime in march. Filho has been involved in two lackluster wins since coming to the WEC, sparking rumors that he was taking steroids while competing in PRIDE.

WEC Champion at 84kg category, Paulão Filho gave Chael Sonnen a revenge, whom defeated at WEC 31, at 2007 December, with an arm-lock. According to Paulão Filho’s boxing coach, Josuel Distak, Sonnen asked for a revenge after the fight. “Last fight I had a lot of weight problems with Paulão, that’s why he wasn’t well. Sonnen asked for a revenge and we accepted. Thanks God this will be Paulão’s last fight at 84 category. After this fight he’ll go up to 93kg category”, said Distak.

WEC News: Dan Henderson Calls Filho A Roider

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In a recent interview with MMANews, “Hollywood” Dan Henderson has some choice words to say about fellow PRIDE alumni Paulo Filho:

MMANews.com:What are your thoughts on Paulo Filho?

Dan Henderson: I don’t think he has been very impressive in his last two performances since coming to the US but I think that’s what not being able to use Steroids will do to you.

MMANews.com:Are you saying Filho may be a juicer?

Dan Henderson: Well that’s my opinion anyway. He hasn’t looked good since he left Pride.

MMANews.com: Was steroid abuse a problem in Pride?

Dan Henderson: People didn’t get tested.

MMA Fix: Jens Pulver Talks Upcoming Fight With Cub Swanson

Jens “Lil Evil” Pulver talks upcoming fight against Cub Swanson at WEC 31: Faber Vs. Curran on December 12. Pulver makes his WEC debut after dropping down to 145lbs. following his loss to BJ Penn at The Ultimate Fighter Season 5 Finale.

Pulver wont have a give me fight, Cub Swanson is a strong young fighter on a ten fight winning streak, looking to add a big name to his win list.