The WEC has announced that there September 10 showdown between Urijah Faber and Mike Brown and rematch between Paulo Filho and Chael Sonnen has been postponed due to the threat of Hurricane Ike. The event has been rescheduled to take place on November 5.

“With Hurricane Ike approaching our area we have concern for the fans, fighters, our employees and the South Florida community in general,” said Bernie Dillon, Sr. Vice President of Entertainment for the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. “We felt like it would be prudent and in everyone’s best interest to postpone the event. We certainly don’t want to cause any travelers or employees to get stranded here should we have a major storm.” According to wec.tv