Completed MMA Bout
Benson Henderson vs. Anthony Pettis
Main Event | WEC Lightweight Championship | 155 lbs
Anthony Pettis defeats Benson Henderson via 5 Round Decision
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Anthony Pettis Benson Henderson
"Showtime" "Smooth"
| 12-1-0 | Pro Record At Fight | 12-1-0 | ||
| Climbed to 13-1 | Record After Fight | Fell to 12-2 | ||
| +185 (Slight Underdog) | Betting Odds | -225 (Moderate Favorite) | ||
| Challenger | Title | Champion | ||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Fighting out of | Glendale, Arizona | ||
| 23 years, 10 months, 2 weeks, 5 days | Age at Fight | 27 years, 1 month | ||
| 154.5 lbs (70.1 kgs) | Weigh-In Result | 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs) | ||
| 5'10" (177cm) | Height | 5'9" (175cm) | ||
| 73.0" (185cm) | Reach | 70.0" (178cm) | ||
| Roufusport MMA Academy | Gym | MMA Lab |
- Bout Information
- 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 Total Disclosed Pay: $10,000
- Pettis Total Disclosed Pay: $10,000
- Title on Line: WEC Lightweight Championship
- Belt Status Before Fight: Held by Henderson
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Henderson vs. Pettis Fight Predictions
Tapology Community Predictions: 156
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Decision
Videos & Highlights
Interview | Anthony Pettis Post-Fight Interview After WEC 53 report dead link
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 report dead link
Watch the infamous Anthony Pettis versus Ben Henderson Wall Kick.
Interview | Fight! Magazine interview with Anthony Pettis report dead link
Watch this behind-the-scenes interview with Anthony "Showtime" Pettis from Fight! Magazine.
