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The WEC’s show scheduled for Sept. 10 has been postponed due to the threat of Hurricane Ike. The show has been rescheduled for Nov. 5.
The event, which was to take place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., was to feature a main event with featherweight champion Urijah Faber defending his belt against Mike Brown.
“Due to the potential of a major hurricane hitting the South Florida area on Wednesday we were compelled to postpone the event,” said WEC Vice President of Operations and Production Peter Dropick. “For the safety of our fans, the fighters and our staff we felt it was in the best interest to make this decision.”
Hurricane Ike is moving toward South Florida and is expected to reach the Florida Keys and South Florida on Tuesday.
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