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WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis post-fight thoughts and analysis

The WEC finished its farewell tour Thursday night, in front of 6,348 fans in Glendale, Arizona. In fitting WEC fashion, the night ended with a Fight-of-the-Year candidate.

Benson Henderson vs. Anthony Pettis

- I'd be remiss in talking about this fight without first commenting on the ridiculous, video-game-esque kick that Pettis landed on Henderson late in the fifth round to seal the fight. I, like two of the three judges ringside, had the fight 38-38 heading into the final frame. Pettis put an emphatic exclamation point on his performance with that kick, winning over a pro-Henderson crowd to the point that he received the loudest ovation of the night. That kick summarizes what I love most about MMA; you never know when you're going to see something truly original.

- Pettis fans are familiar with his wide array of flashy strikes, but he has become a very well-rounded fighter. In his last fight, Pettis kept a good wrestler in Shane Roller from taking him down. On Thursday, Pettis was able to survive with Henderson on his back before eventually reversing position. This win gives Pettis a shot at the UFC lightweight title against the winner of Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard. Either fighter presents a unique challenge, but I think that Pettis will be able to hang.

- Henderson is an imposing 155-er physically, with legs that look like they belong on a horse. However, his overall game is still very raw. He rarely throws more than two-punch combination and doesn't use his kicks in conjunction with his punches. He has the physical tools to survive in the shark tank of the UFC lightweight division, but Henderson will need to continue evolving to climb to the top.

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- This fight was the perfect sendoff to the WEC. It was a back-and-forth battle, a Fight-of-the-Year candidate, featuring excitement and a move that literally left our jaws hanging open. Like so many other WEC fights, it ended in a standing ovation, seen by too few but appreciated by those who did.

Dominick Cruz vs. Scott Jorgensen

- Cruz is a nightmare matchup for anyone in the bantamweight division. He possesses size, speed and unlimited cardio. How exactly do you beat Cruz? If you force him to come to you and look to counterpunch, he can out-quick you. If you try to bully him in the clinch, he can out-strength you. Jorgensen had no answers for Cruz's elusive style, and Cruz dominated from bell to bell.

- When ranking the most frustrating fighters to face, Cruz ranks at the top with Lyoto Machida and Anderson Silva. Any time Jorgensen looked to brawl on the feet, he ended up swinging at air.

- Cruz's biggest asset is his footwork, which is quick and disciplined. Whether he is moving in to attack or out after attacking, Cruz always works his angles. It's disheartening as an opponent when you absorb three punches and a leg kick from Cruz, only to have him disappear from your sight when you look to return fire.

Donald Cerrone vs. Chris Horodecki

- Cerrone did a great job of submission chaining on the ground, transitioning from a triangle to an omoplata before switching to a triangle again for the finish. This is a preaching of Cerrone's coach, Greg Jackson, who likes to see his fighters swing directly from submission to submission, rather than retreating to guard after one missed attempt.

- Cerrone might have finished the fight earlier, had he chosen to rotate forward on the omoplata attempt instead of reaching for a crossface and pulling Horodecki backwards. It looked like a move out of pro wrestling, but rolling back actually took pressure off of Horodecki's shoulder. Instead, Cerrone should have looked to flatten Horodecki onto his stomach, then rolled his hips forward to apply the submission.

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WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis results

Main Card:
Anthony Pettis def. Ben Henderson by unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 48-47) to become the final WEC Lightweight Champion
Dominick Cruz def. Scott Jorgensen by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) to retain the WEC Bantamweight Championship and become the first UFC Bantamweight Champion
Donald Cerrone def. Chris Horodecki by submission (triangle choke) at 2:43 of round 2
Kamal Shalorus def. Bart Palaszewski by split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Preliminary Card:
Danny Downes def. Zhang Tie Quan by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Shane Roller def. Jamie Varner by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:55 of round 1
Brad Pickett def. Ivan Menjivar by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Eddie Wineland def. Ken Stone by KO (slam) at 2:11 of round 1
Danny Castillo def. Will Kerr by KO (punches) at 1:25 of round 1
Yuri Alcantara def. Ricardo Lamas by KO (punches) at 3:26 of round 1
Renan Barao def. Chris Cariaso by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:47 of round 1


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Fight of the Night: Ben Henderson vs. Anthony Pettis
Knockout of the Night: Eddie Wineland
Submission of the Night: Shane Roller

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WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis Weigh-In Results

Main Card:
Ben Henderson (155) vs. Anthony Pettis (154.5)
Dominick Cruz (134.5) vs. Scott Jorgensen (135)
Donald Cerrone (155) vs. Chris Horodecki (155)
Bart Palaszewski (156) vs. Kamal Shalorus (156)
Danny Downes (154.5) vs. Teiquan Zhang (155.5)

Preliminary Card:
Jamie Varner (156) vs. Shane Roller (155)
Ivan Menjivar (135) vs. Brad Pickett (136)
Ken Stone (135) vs. Eddie Wineland (136)
Yuri Alcantara (154.5) vs. Ricardo Lamas (156)
Danny Castillo (155.5) vs. Will Kerr (155)
Renan Barao (136) vs. Chris Cariaso (136)

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UFC 124: St. Pierre vs. Koscheck II post-fight thoughts and analysis

- Is there any doubt that Georges St. Pierre is the best fighter in the world? After dominating Jon Fitch, BJ Penn, Thiago Alves and Dan Hardy on the ground, St. Pierre put on a striking clinic against a Josh Koscheck that many thought would test the champion's chin. St. Pierre only attempted three takedowns in the entire fight, content instead to blast away with jabs and lead hooks that left Koscheck with a fractured orbital bone. Koscheck was never in the fight, throwing the same jab/ overhand right combo that, while successful in the past, was predictable and easy for St. Pierre to avoid. Training with Freddie Roach looks to have elevated St. Pierre's boxing game. Combine that with a world-class wrestling game, and it's hard to find a fighter in the welterweight division that will give the champion a true test.

- Don't think nutrition is important for a fighter? Thiago Alves is example 'A' to the contrary. After missing weight --for the second time in four fights -- and looking sluggish in a lopsided decision loss to Jon Fitch, Dana White put Alves on blast; miss weight again and move up to middleweight. Alves enlisted the services of nutritionist Mike Dolce, and the results were convincing. Alves made weight with no issues on Friday and looked crisp, energized, and most importantly healthy Saturday against John Howard. After the bout, Alves credited Dolce and "lifestyle choices" for the win. If you want to learn from our nutritionist, P.R. Cole, sign up on TapouTVTC.com today.

- Like St. Pierre, Alves used his technical striking to avoid damage and beat up an opponent set on throwing haymakers. Alves' leg kicks were especially on point, and he looked fresh after the 15-minute beating that he administered. I typically shy away from the clichéd "best we've ever seen" statements, but with a new nutrition plan coupled with his deadly striking, the building blocks are in place for Alves to truly be the best Alves we've ever seen.

- Stefan Struve showed poise on the ground, using the cage to help defend a kimura attempt from Sean McCorkle. From there, Struve took advantage of a quickly-gassing opponent, using a hip-heist sweep to gain mounted position and pound McCorkle out. At only 22-years old, Struve has already amassed a staggering 25 career fights, including seven in the UFC. His 6'11 frame gives his tremendous reach on the feet, but Struve must continue to put on muscle to avoid being bullied by bulker heavyweights. Considering that his body has not fully matured yet, he has plenty of time.

- Jim Miller continues to bolster his contender status after knocking off fast-rising prospect Charles Oliveira by catching a kneebar in the first round. It surprised me that Oliveira showed no urgency when his leg was trapped, opting to fire off a few strikes to the body instead of using his free leg to push Miller's hips below his vulnerable knee. Still, Oliveira is just 21-years old, and he will learn from this loss and come back better. Miller ran his winning streak to six, and his overall UFC record to 8-1. The lightweight division has become stacked with contenders, with Miller, George Sotiropoulos (7-0 UFC) and the winner of Benson Henderson/ Anthony Pettis all potential number-one contenders in the next year.

- Mac Danzig flattened Joe Stevenson with a looping left hook that would have made Chuck Liddell proud, delivering the knockout blow while moving back and away. Despite not having a lot behind it, the hook connected in the perfect spot, proving that the hardest punches aren't always the ones that finish fights. Danzig was fighting for his UFC life in this bout and he delivered with the most emphatic finish of his Octagon career.

- Matt Riddle has the type of attitude that I love in young fighters. Instead of wilting from a first-round barrage of punishment courtesy of Sean Pierson, Riddle came back with a smile on his face in the second, eager for more. Riddle might have lost the decision, but heart like that is not coachable and a precious commodity in MMA.