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 Toy Fusion has always been innovative, and we are looking for new ways to cross promote hobbies. This section is to highlight, as well as bring attention to one of the fastest growing sports in America, Mixed Martial Arts. Toy Fusion is working closely with local promoters to bring more MMA style events to Sacramento/Norcal. We have had the privilege to be invited to many Mixed Martial Arts and Kickboxing events/parties. If you would like to learn more about the MMA sport, feel free to click on the respective logos at the bottom of the page. Below is this months "Highlight" article.

Toy Fusion covered the WEC Weigh-Ins Saturday May 31st at Arco Arena

  "Congratulations on Urijah Faber's win on the June 1st fight versus Pulver"

Sunday's "WEC: Faber vs. Pulver" broadcast set an MMA ratings record for the all-sports VERSUS channel.

According to World Extreme Cagefighting, Sunday's two-hour (-plus) broadcast that featured a WEC featherweight championship bout between title-holder Urijah Faber and Jens Pulver scored a 1.4 rating and averaged 1.54 million viewers.

MMA Rating Source: MMAjunkie.com, June 4 2008

 Fight card details below and win results from the June 1st event at Arco Arena:

Main Event:
Urijah Faber Vs. Jens Pulver
(Urijah Faber Wins by Unanimous Decision at 5:00 in the 5th round)

 Main Card:
Yoshiro Maeda Vs. Miguel Torres
(Miguel Angel Torres Wins by Technical Knock Out at 5:00 in the 3rd round)

Chuck Grigsby Vs. Mark Munoz
(Mark Munoz Wins by Knock Out at 4:15 in the 1st round)

Kenneth Alexander Vs. Rob McCullough
(Rob McCullough Wins by Split Decision at 5:00 in the 3rd round .)

Undercard:
Richard Crunkilton Jr. Vs. Donald Cerrone
(Donald Cerrone Wins by Submission (Arm Lock) at 0:30 in the 1st round)

Jeff Curran Vs. Mike Brown
(Mike Brown Wins by Unanimous Decision at 5:00 in the 3rd round)
Chase Beebe Vs. Will Ribeiro
(Will Ribeiro Wins by Split Decision at 5:00 in the 3rd round)

Meeting some fighters:

 
Carlos Condit: (born April 26, 1984) is an American professional mixed martial artist (MMA) from Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is currently fighting in the World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) organization, where he is the welterweight champion. When asked what are his current hobbies, he replied: "Hanging out with friends, video games, and I am a big animal person".
ToyFusion.com asks: What was your favorite toy you remember having as a kid?
"I really liked Legos when I was younger"~Carlos Condit  

 
Jamie Varner: Jamie made the move to the UFC’s sister company the WEC.  The WEC is a division that focuses on the lighter weight talents; the best of the best light weights fight at the WEC. When asked what are his current hobbies, he replied "I love Motorcross, I had my first Dirkbike at 2 years old!"
ToyFusion.com asks: Did you have any other favorite childhood toys? "Um...I liked Gi Joes!" ~ Jamie Varner.
 Click Here to visit Jamie Varners Official Website.

Clayton (Clay) "The Carpenter" Charles Guida is a professional mixed martial arts fighter currently fighting in the UFC as a lightweight.

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Thank you to everyone who humored us during the weigh-in!

For More info on Uriah Faber's Mixed Martial Arts Training Center in Sacramento, please visit the Ultimate Fitness Official Website.

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