WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis
December 16, 2010
Jobing.com Arena
Glendale, Arizona
Main Bouts (On Versus):
Lightweight Champion Ben Henderson (12-1) vs. Anthony Pettis (12-1) I'm very happy the good guy who impressed on "World Of Jenks" is getting his title shot, but Henderson's wrestling and MMA IQ are going to be hard to overcome. Ben may catch Tony in a submission, but my guess is and entertaining 25 minute war.
WINNER-Ben Henderson by Decision
Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz (16-1) vs. Scott Jorgensen (11-3) One of my unheralded favorites, the "Vitiligo Warrior" comes in for his 1st title shot against the dancing and quite boring Champion Cruz. All that being said, Scott won't be able to catch the Champ who won't stand still and darts in and out garnering points and boo's from the crowd.
Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz (16-1) vs. Scott Jorgensen (11-3) One of my unheralded favorites, the "Vitiligo Warrior" comes in for his 1st title shot against the dancing and quite boring Champion Cruz. All that being said, Scott won't be able to catch the Champ who won't stand still and darts in and out garnering points and boo's from the crowd.
WINNER-Dominick Cruz by Decision
Donald Cerrone (12-3) vs. Chris Horodecki (16-2) The "Cowboy" meets the "Cherub" as Don goes on to the UFC, and Chris returns to winning on the minor circuit. Cerrone can put Chris on his back at will while Horodecki is going to need his big power to hit a home run.
Donald Cerrone (12-3) vs. Chris Horodecki (16-2) The "Cowboy" meets the "Cherub" as Don goes on to the UFC, and Chris returns to winning on the minor circuit. Cerrone can put Chris on his back at will while Horodecki is going to need his big power to hit a home run.
WINNER-Don Cerrone by Decision
Bart Palaszewski (35-13) vs. Kamal Shalorus (6-0-2) The "Prince Of Persia" got jobbed in his WEC debut (and for the 2nd time in his career) "Bartimus" is making his last run at a title. I like Bart's improvement and grittiness but Kamal is just better in every category and can finish fights much easier.
Bart Palaszewski (35-13) vs. Kamal Shalorus (6-0-2) The "Prince Of Persia" got jobbed in his WEC debut (and for the 2nd time in his career) "Bartimus" is making his last run at a title. I like Bart's improvement and grittiness but Kamal is just better in every category and can finish fights much easier.
WINNER-Kamal Shalorus by Decision
Prelims (Non-Televised):
Danny Downes (6-1) vs. Tie Quan Zhang (12-0) The "Mongolian BBQ" returns from China to tap "Danny Boy" who tried to stay on his feet and failed.
Prelims (Non-Televised):
Danny Downes (6-1) vs. Tie Quan Zhang (12-0) The "Mongolian BBQ" returns from China to tap "Danny Boy" who tried to stay on his feet and failed.
WINNER-Tiequan Zhang by Rd.2 Submission
Jamie Varner (16-4-1) vs. Shane Roller (8-3) "C-4" has fallen on hard times losing the belt, being relegated to the undercard, and shattering bones if the breeze blows. In fights he is a tough as they come and his skill set is more advanced and tighter than Shane's.
Jamie Varner (16-4-1) vs. Shane Roller (8-3) "C-4" has fallen on hard times losing the belt, being relegated to the undercard, and shattering bones if the breeze blows. In fights he is a tough as they come and his skill set is more advanced and tighter than Shane's.
WINNER-Jaime Varner by Rd.2 Submission
Brad Pickett (19-5) vs. Ivan Menjivar (21-7) As a longtime fan of the "Pikey," I'll stay with the Brit to hurt the formerly great Ivan who scrapped his MMA career for 4 years before returning in June of this year. Menjivar was a great fighter but the layoff and coming in against a top tier guy who has been in the top of the heap for the last few years, it doesn't look good. My guess is "1-Punch" uses the old bare knuckle boxing keeping Ivan away before he gets gassed and then the hurting starts.
Eddie Wineland (17-6-1) vs. Ken Stone (9-1) Its the cagey veteran versus the young upstart as the exploding ear of Eddie meets the new ATT member. I like the older man to frustrate Stone but expect good things from Ken as he grows.
Danny Castillo (9-3) vs. Will Kerr (9-2) The "Headband" is better than he has fought recently (lost 2 of 3) while Will is hurtable and greener.
Ricardo Lamas (9-1) vs. Yuri Alcantara (20-3) Yuri has been padding his record in Jungle Fight for years but now he comes into the big time. Ricardo will probably press the fight as most of this takes place on the feet.
Chris Cariaso (10-1) vs. Renan Barao (23-1) Some real killer records here and I know not much else.
Brad Pickett (19-5) vs. Ivan Menjivar (21-7) As a longtime fan of the "Pikey," I'll stay with the Brit to hurt the formerly great Ivan who scrapped his MMA career for 4 years before returning in June of this year. Menjivar was a great fighter but the layoff and coming in against a top tier guy who has been in the top of the heap for the last few years, it doesn't look good. My guess is "1-Punch" uses the old bare knuckle boxing keeping Ivan away before he gets gassed and then the hurting starts.
WINNER-Brad Pickett by Decision
Eddie Wineland (17-6-1) vs. Ken Stone (9-1) Its the cagey veteran versus the young upstart as the exploding ear of Eddie meets the new ATT member. I like the older man to frustrate Stone but expect good things from Ken as he grows.
WINNER-Eddie Wineland by Decision
Danny Castillo (9-3) vs. Will Kerr (9-2) The "Headband" is better than he has fought recently (lost 2 of 3) while Will is hurtable and greener.
WINNER-Dan Castillo by Rd.3 TKO
Ricardo Lamas (9-1) vs. Yuri Alcantara (20-3) Yuri has been padding his record in Jungle Fight for years but now he comes into the big time. Ricardo will probably press the fight as most of this takes place on the feet.
WINNER-Yuri Alcantara by Decision
Chris Cariaso (10-1) vs. Renan Barao (23-1) Some real killer records here and I know not much else.
WINNER-Renan Barao?
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