Wagnney eyes WEC return in september

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Wagnney eyes WEC return in september Friday 19th of June 2009 11:24 AM

By Guilherme Cruz

Photo Josh Hedges

When Wagnney Fabiano arrived in WEC’s octagon, he was considered one of the top fighters of the division, and the IFL champion showed why with two victories in the American octagon. But, with a hand injury in the fight against Frédson Paixão, the Brazilian saw his third fight be postponed. “I did a surgery, put platinum and some screws, and I’m doing physiotherapy now, but I’m a lot better. I’m 90% recovered”, tells the Nova União athlete, back to training and eying a possible return in September.

“This is my perspective for the next fight. I want to fight in September. They haven’t said anything yet, but I think it’ll be by then”, says, without any opponent on target. “I think they’ll put me against Leonard Garcia, because he doesn’t fight since a long time and won’t fight in August. I don’t know, because August’s card is not finalized yet, so…”. Back to the octagon with a victory, Fabiano could put WEC’s promoter and matchmakers into a dilemma. With five straight wins by knockout in the event, José Also, Wagnney’s team mate, is also close to a title shot in the same division.

Guaranteeing that a fight between them is simply impossible, Wagnney recognizes that Aldo is closer to the title now. “I think Junior (Aldo) will have his chance before me, because he deserves it. A lot of guys ask me if I’m worried with that, but no. Junior is a brother, I saw this guy sleeping in the gym and with his determination he is where he is now. I believe in God and in my potential and, he gets his chance before me, I’ll be cheering for him and be happy too, because his victory will come. He’ll win this title”, bets Fabiano, analyzing another solution if his friend wins the title. “If it happens, I’ll think that I’ll do, maybe go down to the bantamweights”, finished the Brazilian.

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