With win over Pulver, Garcia could fight WEC champ Faber -- in Mexico

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WEC Planning Faber/Garcia Title Fight in Mexico?
Published 8/27/2008 by ben at Cage Potato - MMA News, Knockout Videos, and the Hottest Ring Girls
... Two major featherweight duels are slated for WEC 36 (September 10th; Hollywood, Florida), as Urijah Faber tries to make his sixth WEC title defense against Mike Brown, while Jens Pulver clashes with Leonard Garcia. On Monday’s edition of TAGG Radio, Garcia revealed that WEC officials have promised him a title shot if he beats Pulver next month, and they’re looking to use him for Zuffa’s first foray south of the border. When asked if a Faber vs. Garcia title fight could be held in Mexico, Garcia said: ...

Faber, Garcia May Headline Mexico WEC Event
Published 8/29/2008 by Kris Karkoski at MMAFrenzy.com
... WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber and 145-pound contender Leonard Garcia may square off for the title in a future headlining bout in Mexico according to MMA Junkie .“They’re flying me out six days after the (Pulver) fight to Mexico City to do a press conference and to make a huge announcement,” said Garcia. “As I understand it, both Urijah and I are going. … I think both of us just need to hold up our ends of the bargain on Sept. 10. So yeah, you essentially hit the nail on the head.” The bout hinges on Faber emerging victorious from his WEC36 main event bout against ...