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WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis

Dec 16, 2010 10:00 PM EST Glendale, Arizona

World Extreme Cagefighting hits Arizona for the first time on Thursday, Dec. 16 with two explosive world title fights at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale. This historic night features Glendale’s Ben Henderson defending the lightweight crown against 23-year-old superstar Anthony “Showtime” Pettis, while Tucson-born Dominick Cruz defends the bantamweight title against Scott “Young Guns” Jorgensen.

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WEC 53 Fight Card

Dec 16, 2010 10:00 PM EST

WEC 53 Results

MMAmania.com

WEC 53 results and LIVE fight coverage for 'Henderson vs Pettis' on Dec. 16 in Glendale

by James Iannotti from MMAmania.com on Oct 29, 2010 10:09 AM EDT

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WEC 53 results and LIVE fight coverage for 'Henderson vs Pettis' on Dec. 16 in Glendale
Bloody Elbow

WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis - Live Results and Commentary

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Dec 16, 2010 2:57 PM EST

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Live results and thoughts on the WEC 53 show. This final WEC event will be headlined by a bout between Ben Henderson and Anthony Pettis.
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WEC 53: Anthony Pettis Defeats Ben Henderson In Final WEC Fight

by Brent Brookhouse from SBNation.com on Dec 16, 2010 4:28 PM EST

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Live results for WEC 53. The event is headlined by a lightweight title fight between Ben Henderson and Anthony Pettis as well as a bantamweight title fight between Dominick Cruz and Scott Jorgensen.
MMA For Real

WEC 53 Results: Pettis wins title in thriller

by Matt Bishop from MMA For Real on Dec 17, 2010 2:53 AM EST

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Anthony Pettis defeated Ben Henderson to win the WEC lightweight title. We have the full results.
MMA For Real

When Live is Really Live

by Aaron Burcham from MMA For Real on Dec 18, 2010 5:55 PM EST

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Bloody Elbow

When Live is Really Live

by Aaron Burcham from Bloody Elbow on Dec 18, 2010 6:01 PM EST

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MMAmania.com

UFC/MMA Results

by MMAmania.com from MMAmania.com on Apr 12, 2007 9:42 PM EDT

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WEC 53 Coverage

Remembering the "Showtime Kick"

by KatGirl from Gals Guide To MMA on Dec 17, 2011 5:30 PM EST

Can you ever really watch this kick too many times?

Johnny Bedford vs. Eddie Wineland Set for UFC on Fox 2

by Scott Haber from Bloody Elbow on Dec 14, 2011 10:55 AM EST

TUF 14 semifinalist, Johnny Bedford, has stepped in to face Eddie Wineland at UFC on Fox 2. Wineland's original opponent, Demetrious Johnson, is now part of the UFC flyweight tournament that kicks off in March.

UFC 143 Fight Card: Scott Jorgensen Vs. Renan Barao Slated For February

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Nation on Dec 9, 2011 12:15 PM EST

Renan Barao vs. Scott Jorgensen Set for UFC 143 in Las Vegas

by Scott Haber from Bloody Elbow on Dec 9, 2011 9:41 AM EST

A bantamweight bout has been added to UFC 143 and may determine the next title challenger at 135 lbs. Brazilian Renan Barao faces Scott Jorgensen on the February 4th card.

UFC 143: Renan Barao vs Scott Jorgensen in the works for Feb. 4 in Las Vegas

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on Dec 9, 2011 4:30 AM EST

Renan Barao has been booked to square off against Scott Jorgensen on Feb. 4, 2012, at UFC 143.

Report: Demetrious Johnson vs. Eddie Wineland Slated for UFC on Fox 2

by Scott Haber from Bloody Elbow on Nov 22, 2011 10:00 AM EST

The first bout to be booked for the UFC's second Fox event will be a bantamweight match-up between Demetrious Johnson and Eddie Wineland. Johnson is coming off an unsuccessful title shot against Dominick Cruz, while Wineland is looking to right the ship after two consecutive losses.

Report: Hatsu Hioki vs. Bart Palaszewski Planned for UFC 144 in Japan

by Scott Haber from Bloody Elbow on Nov 20, 2011 6:05 PM EST

A featherweight bout has been added to the UFC's February card in Japan. Standout Japanese submission fighter, Hatsu Hioki, will meet American knockout artist, Bart Palaszewski at the February 25th event.

Joe Lauzon vs. Anthony Pettis Confirmed for UFC 144 in Japan

by Scott Haber from Bloody Elbow on Nov 16, 2011 10:01 AM EST

The UFC announced a promising lightweight match-up for their return to Japan on February 26th. Lightweights Joe Lauzon and Anthony Pettis will collide in a bout both have been asking for.

UFC on Fox Results: Winners, Losers, and Additional Thoughts

by Matthew Roth from Bloody Elbow on Nov 13, 2011 12:01 PM EST

UFC on Fox is in the books. Lets take a look at the biggest winners and losers on the night.

UFC on Fox Results: Ben Henderson Earns Shot At Frankie Edgar In Japan

by Matthew Roth from Bloody Elbow on Nov 12, 2011 11:56 PM EST

Dana White makes Frankie Edgar vs Ben Henderson official at the UFC on Fox post-fight press conference.

UFC on FOX fight card: Ben Henderson vs Clay Guida preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Nov 10, 2011 1:30 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger breaks down Saturday night's UFC on FOX lightweight showdown between Ben "Smooth" Henderson and Clay "The Carpenter" Guida. How can each fighter secure a victory on Saturday night? Find out inside.

UFC on FOX fight card: Cub Swanson vs Ricardo Lamas preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Nov 8, 2011 1:30 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger breaks down Saturday night's featherweight showdown between Cub Swanson and Ricardo Lamas. What's the key to victory for each 145 pounder?

UFC 138 fight card: Brad Pickett vs Renan Barao preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Nov 3, 2011 1:30 PM EDT

UFC 138 fight card: Brad Pickett vs Renan Barao preview

UFC 137 Results: Donald Cerrone's Destruction of Dennis Siver Vaults Him Into Relevancy

by Leland Roling from Bloody Elbow on Oct 30, 2011 3:00 PM EDT

For most fans, WEC champion Anthony Pettis and the final challenger to his crown, Ben Henderson, were the only two fighters who might have an eventual impact at the elite levels of the UFC's lightweight division after the two promotions merged in December.

UFC 137 Results: Scott Jorgensen Wins Split Decision Over Jeff Curran

by Matthew Roth from Bloody Elbow on Oct 29, 2011 10:13 PM EDT

Scott Jorgensen picked up his second UFC win with a big victory over Jeff Curran.

UFC 137 Results: Ramsey Nijem Dominates Danny Downes

by Matthew Roth from Bloody Elbow on Oct 29, 2011 7:40 PM EDT

Ramsey Nejim successfully made his UFC lightweight debut against Danny Downes with a dominant performance.

Ben Henderson 'Hitting His Stride', Ready For The Bright Lights Of Fox

by Shaun Al-Shatti from SB Nation Arizona on Oct 27, 2011 1:59 PM EDT

Local UFC lightweight contender Ben Henderson is ready to make his mark at the UFC's network debut on Fox.

UFC 137 fight card: Jeff Curran vs Scott Jorgensen preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Oct 25, 2011 1:19 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC 147 main card bantamweight bout between veteran Jeff Curran and "Young Guns" Scotty Jorgensen. What does each fighter have to do to earn the "W?"

UFCs Anthony Pettis wants a top five contender ... before the end of 2011

by Kevin Haggerty from MMAmania.com on Oct 13, 2011 4:43 PM EDT

After beating Jeremy Stephens at UFC 136, top UPC lightweight contender "Showtime" Anthony Pettis wants to get back into the Octagon ASAP with a top contender. MMAmania.com has the full story!

UFC 136 Fight Card Primer: Anthony Pettis vs. Jeremy Stephens

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Oct 8, 2011 2:00 PM EDT

This is a primer for the lightweight matchup between Anthony Pettis and Jeremy Stephens at UFC 136. The bout will take place on the preliminary card, and will air live on Spike TV.

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