BE’s Baddest Greatest Lightweight: #2 Anthony Pettis vs. #7 Josh Thomson

El Nino has struck. Former Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez had little trouble with Jim Miller, taking the longtime UFC fringe contender out, 60-16. It was a battle of grinders, and many noted that it was closer in their minds than the score indicated, bu tin the end, it’s a clear-cut Giblert victory. He now moves on to face the winner of Donald Cerrone vs. Genki Sudo.

Today, it’s two former world champions and two excellent fighters. #2 seed and former UFC and WEC champion Anthony Pettis goes up against #7 seed and former Strikeforce champion (and long-time Melendez rival) Josh Thomson. One man moves on to the Sweet 16, one sees his tournament run end right now.

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Tournament bracket (click to enlarge):

BE Baddest Lightweight Full Bracket

Tournament graphics provided by June M. Williams.