WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis Quick Results

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Dec 162010
 

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Renan Barao vs. Chris Cariaso: Barao via Submission (Rear Naked Choke), Round 1, 3:47

Ricardo Lamas vs. Yuri Alcantara: Alcantara via KO, Round 1. 3:26

Danny Castillo vs. Will Kerr: Castillo via KO, Round 1, 1:26

Eddie Wineland vs. Ken Stone: Wineland via KO (Slam), Round 1, 2:11

Brad Pickett vs. Ivan Menjivar: Pickett via Unanimous Decision, Round 3, 5:00

Jamie Varner vs. Shane Roller: Roller via Submission (Rear Naked Choke), Round 1, 3:55

Zhang Tie Quan vs. Daniel Downes: Downes via Unanimous Decision, Round 3, 5:00

Bart Palaszewski vs. Kamal Shalorus: Shalorus via Split Decision, Round 3, 5:00

Chris Horodecki vs. Donald Cerrone: Cerrone via Submission (Triangle Choke), Round 2, 2:43

Dominick Cruz vs. Scott Jorgensen: Dominick Cruz via Unanimous Decision, Round 5, 5:00*

Benson Henderson vs. Anthony Pettis: Pettis via Unanimous Decision, Round 5, 5:00**

*Dominick Cruz retains his belt as the (very last) WEC Bantamweight Champion and earns the honors of being the UFC’s very first 135lb. title holder.

**Anthony Pettis becomes the new WEC Lightweight Champion after what very well could be Fight of the Year, and included an astonishing Matrix-style head kick by Pettis. “Showtime” will face the winner of “The Answer” Frankie Edgar (13-1) and “The Bully” Gray Maynard (10-0) for the unified UFC Lightweight Championship.

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WEC 53 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Ben Henderson vs. Anthony Pettis

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Dec 162010
 

"Showtime" Anthony Pettis is a game competitor but likely will fall victim to the same Guillotine Choke that Ben Henderson (pictured) has used twice to successfully defend his belt. (Photo courtesy of MMA Weekly)

The WEC goes out with a bang tonight at the Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, Arizona with its final offering before merging with the UFC next month. WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis is sure to be an exciting card as the organization showcases some of the best fighters in its ranks: “Cowboy” Donald Cerrone (11-4) takes on “The Polish Hammer” Chris Horodecki (16-4), WEC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz (15-1) squares off with “Young Guns”  Scott Jorgensen (10-2) to not only retain his title but also become the first ever UFC Bantamweight Champion, “Prince of Persia” Kamal Shalorus (6-0-2) faces “Bartimus” Bart Palaszewski (34-14), and “The Mongolian Wolf” Zhang Tie Quan (8-0) meets with “Danny Boy” Dan Downes (6-1).  In what is sure to be a crowd pleaser, the main event features “Smooth” Ben Henderson (11-1) making his third lightweight title defense by facing dangerous top contender “Showtime” Anthony Pettis (12-1). After tonight, either Henderson or Pettis will walk away as the very last WEC Lightweight Champion and will take on the winner of the UFC 125 “The Answer” Frankie Edgar (13-1)/”The Bully” Gray Maynard (10-0) match-up for the unified lightweight title. Continue reading »

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