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Mixed-martial arts star Dan Henderson is the only MMA fighter with two major titles in two weight classes simultaneously.

WEC in Las Vegas
The World Extreme Cagefighting organization will hold its second event in Las Vegas at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Saturday.

Rancho Cucamonga’s John “The Natural” Alessio (19-10) faces Carlos Condit (19-4) of New Mexico for the vacant WEC welterweight title, and Urijah “The California Kid” Faber (17-1) defends his WEC featherweight title against Dominic Cruz (9-0) of San Diego. A third title bout features WEC featherweight champ Eddie Wineland of Indiana defending against Chicago’s Chase Beebe (9-1).

“Fans are in for a great night of action,” said Scott Adams, WEC co-founder. “This card is the best lineup in the history of the organization.”

For tickets or information call (800) 929-1111 or (702) 891-7777.

MMA in Irvine, Calif.
Roy Englebrecht Promotions will be staging its first MMA event on April 1 at the Irvine Marriott Hotel in Irvine, Calif.

Givanildo Santana meets Virgil Lozano in a cruiserweight bout and Bao Quach meets Shad Smith.

For tickets or information call (949) 760-3131.

UFC 69 in Houston
Canada’s Georges St-Pierre, the UFC middleweight champion (170 pounds) defends his title on April 7, 2007, against New York’s Matt Serra last year’s winner of The Ultimate Fighter television reality show. UFC 69 takes place at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

Also on the card will be undefeated Diego Sanchez of New Mexico meeting Josh Koscheck of  Fresno, California in another 170-pound fight. Looks like the winner may be in position to fight the winner of St. Pierre and Serra. For tickets call (866) 446-8849. The fight card will also be available on pay-per-view television.

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