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Javier Vazquez

Nickname Showtime Birthdate 04/27/1977
Height / Weight 5'7" - 145 Place of Birth Santiago, Cuba

Javier Vazquez made the transition from a solid high school wrestling career to training in jiu jitsu and eventually into mixed martial arts. A 2002 win over Rumina Sato in Shooto put Vazquez on the map as a force. Since joining the WEC in 2009 "Showtime" is competing regularly for the first time since late 2007.

Last Fight

WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki

Nov 11, 2010 10:00 PM EST
Chad Mendes vs Javier Vazquez

Longtime featherweight veteran Javier Vazquez retires from MMA

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UFC 155 in Tweets: Pros react to Junior dos Santos vs. Cain Velasquez, Jim Miller vs. Joe Lauzon

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UFC 145: Jones Vs. Evans - Preliminary Card Dissection

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UFC On FX 2: Fuel TV Preliminary Card Dissection (Part One)

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Despite fight weeks being slow for drama, UFC 133 did create a few squabbles worth discussing.

Joe Stevenson cut by UFC after four straight losses

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OH: UFC on Versus 4 - Post-Event and Next-Day Commentary

The MMA Hour With Nate Marquardt in Studio, Mitrione, Brenneman and Vazquez

Javier Vazquez Opponents

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