By now, just about everyone knows my stance on the WEC.

For those who don't, the quick version is this: World Extreme Cagefighting routinely puts on the best night of fights the industry has to offer, making them nothing short of awesome.

Somehow, the live gate numbers and television viewership continues to slide, but all of that could - nay, should - change this weekend, as WEC 46 hits the Arco Arena in Sacremento, featuring the Lightweight Title Unification bout between Jamie Varner and Ben "Smooth" Henderson.

While that fight alone should be enough to get fans interested, the card also features the return of hometown hero Urijah Faber, a speedy return to the cage for former Feathwerweight champ Mike Brown, and a number of other intriguing matchups.

Additionally, this card marks the debut of the WEC on The Score in Canada, giving my fellow Canucks no excuse for missing this loaded lineup of fights.

Coty "Ox" Wheeler (10-2-0) vs. Will Campuzano (6-1-0)

Both fighters enter off losses from October's WEC 43 in San Antonio, Texas. Wheeler dropped a unanimous decision to veteran Charlie Valencia, while Campuzano was quickly submitted by Greg Jackson-trainee Damacio Page in his debut with the company.

This matchup suits both fighters far better.

Wheeler is a submission specialist who was simply outclassed against Valencia, a strong wrestler who has faced some of the WEC elite over the years. The second time under the bright lights should be an easier night for Campuzano as well, who will be motivated to quickly bounce back from the first loss of his career.

Eddie Wineland (15-6-1) vs. George Roop (10-5-0)

While Roop is the more recognizable name thanks to his time on Season 8 of The Ultimate Fighter, Wineland is the more experienced of the two.

The first Bantamweight champion in WEC history, Wineland is looking to build on his decision victory over Manny Tapia at WEC 43 and put himself back into consideration at 135 pounds. Originally scheduled to face the oft-injured Rafael Rebello, the Indiana native will instead have to contend with the debuting former member of Team Mir.

After getting cut by the UFC, Roop earned the Rage in the Cage Featherweight title, and drops to 135 for the first time. Standing 6-feet, the Team Tompkins fighter will certainly pose an difficult task in the Bantamweight division, a place where Miguel Torres is viewed as "big for the division."

Torres stands 5'10".

Mark Hominick (16-8-0) vs. Bryan Caraway (14-3-0)

"The Machine" returns to the cage for the first time since defeating Savant Young all the back at Affliction: Banned in July 2008.

Since then, he was forced to withdraw from a fight with Deividas Taurosevicius earlier in the year - you guessed it, WEC 43 - and now faces a late replacement for fellow Canadian Yves Jabouin in the debuting Caraway.

Though making his maiden voyage into the WEC waters, Caraway comes from a solid camp - Victory Athletics - and is riding a three-fight winning streak. His last lost came at the hands of Wilson Reis, the highly-regarded Bellator competitor who needed the full 15 minutes to secure the win.

Of his 14 career wins, 12 came by way of submission, something Hominick has had trouble with in the past.

Wagnney Fabiano (12-2-0) vs. Clint Godfrey (11-1-0)

Fabiano makes his debut in...