Ben Henderson vs. Anthony Pettis Set for WEC 53
by Nick Thomas on Sep 23, 2010 6:52 PM EDT
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According to mmaweekly.com:
Anthony Pettis has signed on to face the reigning and defending champion on December 16 in Arizona in the main event with the lightweight belt on the line.
The news was confirmed by sources close to the fight on Thursday, with bout agreements already issued and signed for the December showdown.
Benson "Smooth" Henderson (12-1)
Win Donald Cerrone - Submission (Guillotine Choke) WEC 48
Win Jamie Varner - Submission (Guillotine Choke) WEC 46
Win Donald Cerrone - Decision (Unanimous) WEC 43
Anthony "Showtime" Pettis (12-1)
Win Shane Roller - Submission (Triangle Choke) WEC 50
Win Alex Karalexis - Submission (Triangle Choke) WEC 48
Win Danny Castillo - KO (Head Kick and Punches) WEC 47
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Looks like a great fight!
Can’t wait to see the rest of the card.
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Pretty good idea from WEC
Pettis is going to be on MTV in a documentary type show next week. That’s for sure going to get some attention from the more casual fans.
This is a great fight
It will probably fly under the rader with a lot of folks though. While Henderson has to be the favorite, you cannot overlook Pettis. The kid is quick, unorthodox, and has a bit of pop. I for one will tune in.
by SmittytheCutman on Sep 23, 2010 7:33 PM EDT reply actions
Pettis looked great against Shane Roller, and Pettis is going to provide a different skillset in his fight than previous Ben Henderson opponents. I think that The “Smooth” One will win this, but with Pettis’s flashy standup and underrated ground game, Henderson has a lot to look out for.
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Pettis is going to be the breakout start
that everyone has been waiting for to make the big jump to the UFC i think. He has dynamic striking, great TD defense, and unbelievable scrambling ability. Good looking guy, young, seems pretty marketable. He looked unbelievable against Roller. I have nothing against Benderson, but i want Pettis to dominate.
I’ve got big walnuts. Gorilla nuts.
Very excited for this fight. This fight is kind of what the wec is trying to resonate. Young dynamic fighters putting on exciting fights at the highest level (although some look at the wec as the minors for the ufc) should be an incredible fight with both guys excelling in the others weaker points. With that said I can’t pick a winner yet, I believe it’ll come down to who has the better cardio.
by ssstute89 on Sep 23, 2010 8:23 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
If Pettis was in the UFC,
he’d be the only marketable 155er. Seriously, this is the most entertaining bout to be made in the weight class and aside from Sherk vs Dunham, the only lightweight bout worth watching for a long time.
Uh.. Lauzon v Soti?
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
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by James Brady on Sep 24, 2010 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
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