In a media release late Friday night, World Extreme Cagefighting announced that the card featuring Uriah Faber vs. Mike Brown scheduled for Wednesday, September 10 has been postponed due to the threat of Hurricane Ike to South Florida. The fight was to take place at The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollwood Florida.
The fight has been rescheduled for November 5 at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
According to the release:
“Tickets purchased for the September 10th date remain valid and will be honored on the new date. Refunds for fans that are unable to attend the rescheduled date can be obtained at the point of purchase.”
In addition, a corresponding press conference to be held on September 8th at Paradise Live has been canceled.
“Due to the potential of a major hurricane hitting the South Florida area on Wednesday we were compelled to postpone the event,†said Vice President of Operations and Production Peter Dropick. “For the safety of our fans, the fighters and our staff we felt it was in the best interest to make this decision.â€
Hurricane Ike is currently a Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 120 MPH and is moving west/southwest toward South Florida according to the National Hurricane Center’s latest advisory. The storm is on track to have impact on the Florida Keys and South Florida on Tuesday (9/9) into Wednesday (9/10).