WEC 40 bonuses and awards for 'Torres vs. Mizugaki'

WEC 40: "Torres vs. Mizugaki" from the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Ill., has officially wrapped, which means that it’s time for those select fighters who went above and beyond in their respective fights to get a little extra grease for their efforts.
$10,000 fresh ones each to be precise, which is up $2,500 smackers from the last show.
The Zuffa-owned promotion dished out its standard post-fight monetary bonuses to four out of the 20 fighters on the card. And it shouldn’t come as a shock whose wallets are leaving the "Windy City" a little heavier.
WEC, unsurprisingly, awarded bantamweight champion Miguel Torres and top-ranked contender Takeya Mizugaki with the "Fight of the Night" for their thrilling back-and-forth five-round 135-pound battle. Both fighters put on gutsy and crowd-pleasing performances, but only one of them could walk away with his hand raised … and that honor went to Torres.
Anthony Njokuani picked up the "Knockout of the Night" for putting numerous stamps on the very tough and typically resilient Bart Palaszewski in their 155-pound clash. And Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace Rani Yahya earned "Submission of the Night" for making quick work of Eddie Wineland in preliminary card action.
Here are the special fight bonuses for "Torres vs. Mizugaki:"
Fight of the Night : Miguel Torres vs. Takeya Mizugaki
Submission of the Night : Rani Yahya
Knockout of the Night : Anthony Njokuani
Again, each fighter received $10,000 extra for their performances in addition to their respective base salaries, which we will pass along as soon as possible if they are made available. The live Versus event drew 5,257 attendees. Total live gate figures were unavailable at press time.
For complete WEC 40 results and blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action click here and here.
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What a war the main event was,Mizugaki deserves a re-match imo.Not straight away,but should definately get one.Match was 100% fight of the night.
how biased is that Mir,he spoiled the fight for me tbh,only good thing he said about Mizugaki was that he climed the rankings after this performance.Seriously,he was nut-hugging Torres so bad it was,’t even funny!
by bons on Apr 6, 2009 9:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Once again, I missed another mma event! For a dieHard MMa fan, I have sure been missing a lot of recent events!
by john on Apr 6, 2009 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m with you on that, at midnight I remembered it was supposed to be on lol!!!!!!
by getrawbc on Apr 6, 2009 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok guys, last week I read a bunch of post about how u thought that bully beatdown was fake….after last night…u guys couldnt be more wrong! “Hurricane” Hue was BLASTING that Bully with some brutally Nasty body shots. He was blasting that Bully with strike that were packed with bad intentions…those kicks and punches to the body were making me Cringe! I am now convinced that the show is Legit….U cant fake body blows like those one!!!! Not even in hollywood!
FYI: Did u guys see the bully puking at the end? THat was real puke…That bully took a freaking beating and didnt earn a single dollar! GREATNESS!!!! btw, those submission Hue was putting the bully in were r4eally painful. tHat “Cammel Clutch” look like it hurt like a Biatch! I Love the “smell my feet” submission hahaha (gogoplata)!
Jake Sheilds is fighting abully in next weeks show. sheilds better watch his stand up or he is going to get Ko’ed by a bully….hahahah!
by john on Apr 6, 2009 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morning News:
Dana White is still doing damage control. He will be a guest on Super-Lesbo, Ellen DeGenerous show! im not joking either. Should be an interesting segment.
Also, Sly stallone is in Rio Brazil shooting a movie and he has offered Big Nog a role in the movie…nog accepted! Nog is probably the biggest Warrior that mma has ever seen…Im happy to see that he is getting a movie role instead of just casting Americanb mma fighters in movies like cung, Huerta, Couture…..If anyone deserves a movie role its Big NOG!!!!
by john on Apr 6, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there is a really good interview with Joe Rogan on bloodyelbow. He talks about the liddell/shopgun match up. Its really interesting because Rogan has blown out both his ACL’s, so he knows what he is talking about when it comes to Shogun. its only a 4 minute video….give it a look when you guys get the chance.
by john on Apr 6, 2009 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard rumor that Mayhem will beat up the bully in the finale for the season. I hope it’s the big black guy he was face to face with in the previews.
by Chief on Apr 6, 2009 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m ready to get bashed, but I watch Ellen every day while cooking dinner, I’l let you real men know how the episode was. John, I’m disappointed that I slept 2 hours in 36+ awake watching Bellator, dream and wec and you’re commenting on “bully beat down.” What a shame buddy. I was so dead last night that I fell asleep at 10:30 and didn’t wake up until now. All events were great, especially dream and wec. I saw Frank Shamrock at wrestle mania (my son was watching it on justin tv). I also did a good deed last night, I wrote about it not because I care for recognition, but because I actually felt bad and wanted to let some of you know I guess I do have a little softer side! What a week coming up…tuf (all fights, strikeforce and 97 a week later, with a tuf in between.
John, you see that cat Nathan bashing us relentlessly since the razor rob thread, go toward the bottom of the lesner thread and check out his apology and my response. I still need your address so I can shoot you 500 for 101…I’ll email you!
by kevin on Apr 6, 2009 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And when’s that supposedly taking place? It doesn’t exactly coincide with the news that he’s staying out of the public eye. And Nog along side Randy Couture in Stallone’s film The Expendables? This would all be interesting to see, but sounds more like that Tim Sylvia rant.
by Fugitive on Apr 6, 2009 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kev…not to worry about Ellen…no shame in that man…I think that crazy dyke is hilarious
by McArthur on Apr 6, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fugitive: thats the name of the movie…“the Rxpendables”..Thanks I couldnt remember the movie name.
Kevin: I missed another episode of the “Bash John n Kevin thread”…I will go back in the archives and take a look….Haters are always good for a laugh or two….
Yeah, just E-mail me, and I will send you the address and anything else that you need. like I said before, I think we wont be spending more then $350 per ticket…so sending $500 isn’t really neccessary, but whatever…Im not going anywhere! I did read your facebook e-mail, and I am BIG on going out to restaurants…I here that you are a big fan of restaurants as well, so dont worry, I will have a few great one’s lined up for you, Violentmike and Phil, when we take Philly by STORM in august! I am very pysched to be able to not only see UFC 101 live in Philly, but more importantly I am stoked to be able to watch it live with other fellow mma-genuis-minds like u, Phil, and Violentmike….Put us in the same row, and thats one hell of a combined mma I.Q! Should be an amazing weekend my friend….Wew got a GREAT card, a title fight, some good restaurants…bet a few fights….Going to be an EPIC WEEKEND!!!!
FYI, I was reading your facebook page, and u totally reminded me that I have to get my BBQ Propane Tank filled up as well…..Its starting to be really nice in Philly, and nothing like a good ol’ back yard BBQ!!!!
by john on Apr 6, 2009 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks buddy, I’m a closet Dr. Phil fan too. with me working nights, I’m into some of the gayer shows once JRIB, ATH and PTI are over. I’ll admit it though, who cares!
by kevin on Apr 6, 2009 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FYI: I am noit going to lie….Im a big Ellen fan as well! hahah go ahead all you insecure boys….Take your shots!
by john on Apr 6, 2009 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For those that missed my post yesterday:
Diego will be awarded the next title shot with a convincing win over “Huggie bear”
ricardo Almeida is dropping down to Welterweight….He should be a force at that weight!
by john on Apr 6, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh man, I cleaned up the grill, planted my flower pots, put on the waterfall and cooked ribs, corn and potatoes on sat…already planning on cooking the rib eye I got today for lunch, it was a gorgeous weekend here. My wife is on my ass about this trip, in the air 16 hours for a 36 hour “visit.” she’s pissed at the amount of money (well over a grand) that I’ll be spending in a day and a half. I had to actually agree to buy her that friggin mini cooper in the fall for her to be on board with me going!
by kevin on Apr 6, 2009 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All u bully beatdown haters…go watch last nights episode and then tell me that those fights were staged! Serious Body blows were being handed out in last nights episode!
by john on Apr 6, 2009 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve watched one episode, and can’t believe you are on that shows nuts, yet missed dream and wec!
by kevin on Apr 6, 2009 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
looks like you don’t get moderated anymore John, lucky man!!!
by kevin on Apr 6, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT***
Jens Pulver vs. Josh Grispi (12-1) at WEC 41 in june.
by john on Apr 6, 2009 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good interview with Rogan John…he never disappoints as I’m sure Shogun won’t when he KOs Chuck
by McArthur on Apr 6, 2009 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree, Ellen is cool! I have no problem watching any show like that when there’s good guests..
other than that, Fast and Furious is the movie of the year! go see it! and like it or not One Tree Hill is the best show on TV, period!..
Diego FTW! and soccer rules, mma have to sit back now that summer’s almost here, and all the other sports goes into the final stages of the season!
by RoB on Apr 6, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I get to catch Bully Beatdown Kevin because they air a bunch of re-runs, like the Ultimate fighter. I am about to graduate so I am enjoying my last semester of College life, before the Real world starts kicking my ass! I have been going out about 5 nights per week, thats why I have been missing mma events. Lucky for me for the internet or I would be lost. Saturday was cool….I got to re-coup from a wILD Friday night by laying in bed and catching the TUF/ UFN re-runs! I have finally watched most of the dREAM fights…now I have to catch up on the WEC fights.
No worries, I will be back to my hardcore mma status because I wouldnt miss this months mma action, for all the wild n freaky college chicks in the world… diaz/Shammy on Saturday! Cant believe its hear already!
I finally got a chance to read those Idiots Teep and Nathans post! I think you nailed it right on the head….A bunch of stupid kids on spring break. THanks for putting yourself out there again. Its not an easy thing to do, and not a lot of people keep it real like that…Seeing your family getting attacked is the biggest form of being a lowlife possible, and I know that you have thick skin and you are a secure person so it doesnt bother you…Props to you, but it saddens me that you have to go through crap like that man….Me n you have butted heads on this site for years now, but not ONCE have we ever took it to that Taste-less level! Props man, for handling it like a Gentleman!
“A gangsta n a Gentleman, I give you both sides of the Coin”!
by john on Apr 6, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, soccer sucks, never heard of one tru hill, but ellen is cool!
by kevin on Apr 6, 2009 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok kev, us europeans appreciate the sport.. I would call it football if this wasn’t an american site.. I’m only 20 turning 21 this summer so that’s probably why i prefer other things.
by RoB on Apr 6, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there you go buddy, that explains your show choices! I’m a sarah conner chronicle or heros guy, but mainy natgeo or a&e or history channel. Where I’m from, we didn’t play soccer, for irls and gays, but in europe and everywhere other than the US it’s huge, i’m not dumb enough to not realize that. Me pushing mid 30’s, fast and furious still interests me for a rental…movie of the year, I doubt!
by kevin on Apr 6, 2009 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As a big torres fan i thought Mizugaki took this fight. Mizugaki won the 1st 3rd and the 4th rd was a draw. but i like torres but i have to be fair.
by mikeybear on Apr 6, 2009 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I liked Mizugaki going into this fight and I still think he lost. He only clearly won the first round imo. He looked tired after that where as Torres remained looking fresh. Mizugaki was able to land nice shots throughout the fight but Torres was going forward more, threw combos more, leg kicks (don’ know why Mizugaki didn’t), and a few take down/submission tries. Torres also dominated in the clinch. I think the fight went to the right person.
by Chief on Apr 6, 2009 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What up Chief! How is that mma site I gave you treating you?
by john on Apr 6, 2009 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m enjoying them. Lots of good news. I especially like mmalinker. You really missed some good fights these last few days. Really looking forward to Diaz/Shamrock coming up.
by Chief on Apr 6, 2009 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know man….I will be catching up on the fights. I have finally gotten a chance to watch TUF and UFN…Im almost done watching all the dream fights….All I am missing is last nights WEC fights….Im stoked about Shammy/Diaz…wouldnt miss it for the world!
by john on Apr 6, 2009 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a war the main event was,Mizugaki deserves a re-match imo.Not straight away,but should definately get one.Match was 100% fight of the night.
How biased is that Mir?He spoiled the fight for me tbh,only good thing he said about Mizugaki was that he climed the rankings after this performance.Seriously,he was nut-hugging Torres so bad it was,’t even funny!
by bons on Apr 6, 2009 9:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree. Normally I appreciate Mir’s commentary, but he did seem to be gushing over Torres quite a bit.
Mizugaki really impressed me. He is a tough SOB.
by RealDrew on Apr 6, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with both aspects of your post. I was watching the event with my roommate, and in an earlier fight I was telling him that I really like Mir as a commentator. But during the Torres fight we both commentated on how biased he was being. I thought Mizugaki clearly won the first round, and he arguably won the third round too. But listening to Mir, it sounded like Torres was dominating every round. Either way, I think the decision was correct, but Mizugaki showed a lot in the fight. I can’t wait to see him fight again. And Torres needs to work on his wrestling. He has great stand up and great BJJ, but he doesn’t have the ability to dictate where the fight takes place which would make him even more dominant.
by GregC on Apr 6, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you keep missing these fights Buy a DVR bro. Because this was an awesome fight. I agree with the judges on this one Torres won the fight.
by Mark on Apr 6, 2009 9:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
mizugaki looked like a mini Wandy silva in there, i was rooting for torres but kept expecting him to just get rocked and fall limp, both these little dudes gave it there all, what a sick fight so far 2009 is off to a bang.
by Blazy J on Apr 6, 2009 11:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I want to see this rematch when Misugaki has plenty of time to prepare
by Brandon on Apr 6, 2009 12:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MIR is BIASED as hell. Watching him announce yesterday just makes me want to see Brock smash his arrogant face in.
I agree that Torres won that fight but he made it sound like a one sided domination. And since this is brought up over and over its clear when MIR commentates he express and compliments who he wants to win but its bull crap that you have to listen to it because its persuasion. Even his co-announcer was admitting that Mizuki was doing a great job and having Torres in some tough situations but MIR was like “No he’s doing it on purpose because he loves a war” There were moments when I saw Mizuki catch Torres with a clean flush shot and Frank got all quiet. The best compliment Mir gave Torres was “He has a great chin because he’s taking all this punishment from Torres”
BROCK will mash MIR
by skelow on Apr 6, 2009 2:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
touch gloves and go back to your gloves… LOL
by mike22 on Apr 6, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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