Benson Henderson vs. Anthony Pettis
Completed
MMA Bout
December 16, 2010
Dec 16, 2010
W
Pettis defeats Henderson
L
Decision, Unanimous
5 Rounds, 25:00 Total
Fighter Comparison
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12-1-0
Climbed to 13-1 |
Pro
Record |
12-1-0
Fell to 12-2 |
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| Climbed to 13-1 | Record After Fight | Fell to 12-2 | ||
|
+185
(Slight Underdog) |
Betting Odds |
-225
(Moderate Favorite) |
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Challenger
Lightweight |
Title |
Champion
Lightweight |
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Nation
|
|
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|
Milwaukee
Wisconsin |
Fights out of
|
Glendale
Arizona |
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|
23
+10 mos, 2 wks, 5 days |
Age at Fight |
27
+1 mos |
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154.5 lbs
(70.1 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs) |
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5'10"
(177cm) |
Height |
5'9"
(175cm) |
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|
73.0"
(185cm) |
Reach |
70.0"
(178cm) |
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Henderson vs. Pettis Fight Predictions
Fight Predictions
Tapology Community Picks: 156
KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Henderson
75%
Pettis
25%
Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis
- Date: Thursday 12.16.2010 at 09:00 PM ET
- Referee: Herb Dean
- Venue: Jobing.com Arena
- Enclosure: Cage
- Location: Glendale, Arizona, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- TV Commentary: Todd Harris, Stephan Bonnar
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Craig Hummer
- Henderson Disclosed Pay: $10,000
- Pettis Disclosed Pay: $10,000
- Title on Line: WEC Lightweight Championship
- Belt Before Fight: Held by Henderson
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Event Links:
Videos & Highlights
Interview | Anthony Pettis Post-Fight Interview After WEC 53
Fighters Only magazine video interview featuring Anthony Pettis giving his thoughts on the UFC lightweight division, "the kick" against Ben Henderson, and whether or not he thought he planned ahead to execute such a move.
Highlight | Anthony Pettis's infamous Wall Kick at WEC 53
Watch the infamous Anthony Pettis versus Ben Henderson Wall Kick.
Interview | Fight! Magazine interview with Anthony Pettis
Watch this behind-the-scenes interview with Anthony "Showtime" Pettis from Fight! Magazine.
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