The first ever event for WEC was held at the Tachi Palace in Lemoore, California.

The event was headlined by Dan “The Beast” Severn vs. Travis Fulton.

Fight Card

1. Cruz Gomez vs. Isaias Martinez

Result: Gomez Def. Isaias Martinez in the 1st round via knockout (Punches).

2. Leonard Garcia vs. Victor Estrada

Result: Garcia Def. Estrada in the 2nd round via knockout (Head Kick).

3. Nick Agallar vs. Ray Benavides

Result: Agallar Def. Benavides in the 2nd round via knockout (Punches).

4. Chris Sanford vs. Bobby Martin

Result: Sanford Def. Martin in the 2nd round via knockout (Punches).

5. Phil Ensminger vs. Gabriel Garcia

Result: Ensminger Def. Garcia in the 1st round via knockout (Punches).

6. Scott Carson vs. Bryson Haubrick

Result: Carson Def. Haubrick in the 1st round via submission.

7. Tony Alanis vs. Bryant Garcia

Result: Alanis Def. Garcia in the 1st round via submission (Punches).

8. Lalo Moz vs. Bruce Nelson

Result: Moz Def. Nelson in the 1st round via knockout (Punches).

9. Gan McGee vs. Seth Petruzelli

Result: McGee Def. Petruzelli in the 1st round via submission (Heel Hook).

Main Event

10. Dan Severn vs. Travis Fulton

Result: Severn Def. Fulton via unanimous decision

Apr 21, 2012; Atlanta, GA, USA; Mark Bocek (left) fights John Alessio in a lightweight bout during UFC 145 at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Paul Abell-USA TODAY Sports

24 hours after Bellator MMA signs former Penn State and Arizona State star wrestler Bubba Jenkins, Bellator MMA signs former WEC Welterweight competitor John Alessio.

John Alessio announced his signing with the company via his official Facebook.com page Friday night saying

“I signed a contract!!!!!!!! ………………………………….I am now a BELLATOR MMA fighter, very excited for this new chapter in my fight career. Pumped to fight live on SPIKETV for all of you!!! I promise to always fight my heart out and do my best to put on a great show!!! Thanks to Bjorny Rebney for this opportunity.”

Bellator MMA also announced that John Alessio will debut during season 9 which is set to air on national television in September.

The former WEC vet Alessio will be joining the company trying to rebound from his prior three fighters where he loss 2 bouts and his latest bout resulting in a no contest against Dave Mazany at AFC 13: Natural Selection.

Since turning pro in 1998, Alessio has made his presence felt in independent company’s such as SuperBrawl and Extreme Challange. Alessio got his big break in the WEC in 2006 and really made a name for himself in the company. He secured victories over Todd Moore, Brian Gassaway and Marcelo Brito. His tremendous octagon skills got him a chance to face off against then WEC Welterweight Champion Carlos Condit for the WEC Welterweight belt at WEC 26 but was unsuccessful.

The hungry John Alessio will be joining Bellator MMA with a pro record of 34-16 (1).  Many media outlets has announced that Alessio will be returning to lightweight to compete for Bellator MMA gold this coming September on Spike TV.

Urijah Faber: “I’m going to go with Nick Diaz on that one, just because I don’t see GSP knocking him out. He’s never been knocked out and GSP’s been more into wrestling guys. I think that from watching Diaz, he’s super, super deceiving, and is able to pressure guys and make them get tired and fatigued like no one else. It’s constant pressure, and he’s got that persistent punching style that wears guys down.”

SOURCE: FiveKnuckles.com