WEC 48
| WEC 48: Aldo vs. Faber | ||||
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A poster or logo for WEC 48: Aldo vs. Faber.
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| Promotion | World Extreme Cagefighting | |||
| Date | April 24, 2010 | |||
| Venue | ARCO Arena | |||
| City | Sacramento, California | |||
| Attendance | 12,555 | |||
| Total gate | $954,635 | |||
| Buyrate | 175,000 | |||
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UFC Presents: Aldo vs. Faber, also referred to as WEC 48: Aldo vs. Faber was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting that took place on April 24, 2010 at ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California. This was WEC's first and only event on pay-per-view before their merger with the Ultimate Fighting Championship later that year.
The event was first announced by WEC President Reed Harris on the Dave and Mahoney Show.
Jamie Varner was expected to face Kamal Shalorus at this event, but that bout was called off due to an injury sustained by Shalorus. The match was later rescheduled for WEC 49 on June 20, where both men fought to a split draw.
A bout between Alex Karalexis and Zach Micklewright was due to take place at this event, but Micklewright suffered a broken ankle and was later replaced by Anthony Pettis.
Antonio Banuelos was scheduled to face Damacio Page at the event, but Page was forced off the card with an injury. Banuelos ending up facing Scott Jorgensen, in a rematch of their bout from WEC 41 which Banuelos won via split decision.
Cub Swanson was scheduled to face WEC newcomer Chan Sung Jung at this event, but Swanson was forced from the card with an injury. He was replaced by Leonard Garcia.
Mackens Semerzier was scheduled to face Anthony Morrison at this event, but Semerzier was forced from the card with an injury and was replaced by Chad Mendes.
Veteran UFC commentators Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan handled broadcast duties for the event.Bruce Buffer handled the fighter introductions.
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