The highly anticipated trilogy fight between Anthony Pettis and Benson Henderson is set to take place under Karate Combat rules. Read more about this unique matchup and the excitement surrounding it.
| Fighters | Anthony Pettis, Benson Henderson |
|---|---|
| Weight Class | 170 pounds |
| Fight Duration | 3 rounds |
The Pettis vs. Henderson trilogy fight under Karate Combat rules is scheduled to take place on Dec. 15 in Las Vegas. Both fighters, who are former UFC champions, have verbally agreed to headline Karate Combat 43. This matchup will showcase the striking skills of Pettis and Henderson, both of whom are black belts in taekwondo. Pettis holds two victories over Henderson in their previous MMA encounters. Henderson, a former UFC and WEC lightweight champion, has an impressive record of 30 wins out of 42 MMA bouts. The fight will consist of three rounds, with the possibility of an extra round in case of a split decision or draw. Karate Combat officials are also in talks with other former UFC champions for potential matches in the future. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling event!
Pettis vs. Henderson Trilogy
The highly anticipated trilogy fight between Anthony Pettis and Benson Henderson is set to take place under Karate Combat rules. The former UFC champions have agreed to headline Karate Combat 43 on Dec. 15 in Las Vegas. This matchup will be at the 170-pound weight class and will showcase the striking skills of both fighters.
Pettis, a black belt in taekwondo, holds two victories over Henderson in their previous MMA encounters. Despite a recent stint in the PFL where he went 1-4, Pettis showcased his versatility by winning a boxing match against Roy Jones Jr. earlier this year. During his time in the UFC, Pettis secured impressive wins over notable fighters such as Charles Oliveira, Donald Cerrone, Michael Chiesa, and Stephen Thompson.
Henderson, also a black belt in taekwondo, is a former UFC and WEC lightweight champion. He has amassed an impressive record of 30 wins out of 42 MMA bouts. Henderson’s victories include notable names like Jorge Masvidal, Nate Diaz, Frankie Edgar, and Cerrone. His most recent appearance was a title challenge against Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov.
Both fighters expressed their excitement for this unique matchup. Pettis stated, "I am returning to my traditional martial arts roots for this one. I am the most complete and exciting striker in martial arts, and I will show the world where my expertise in MMA comes from. It’s Showtime!" Henderson added, "I am thrilled to be part of Karate Combat and showcase my skills in this format. I have always been a fan of traditional martial arts, and this is a great opportunity to compete under Karate Combat rules."
The Pettis vs. Henderson trilogy fight will consist of three rounds, with the possibility of an extra round in case of a split decision or draw. Karate Combat officials have also revealed that they are in talks with other former UFC champions, including Jose Aldo, Luke Rockhold, and Lyoto Machida, for potential matches in the future. Karate Combat 43 will also feature Chinzo Machida, brother of Lyoto Machida, taking on Shannon Hudson.
Asim Zaidi, the new president of Karate Combat, expressed his excitement for the upcoming event. He said, "I wanted to start off by gifting the combat sports community with an epic fight featuring two former UFC champions free on YouTube. This is just the beginning of what Karate Combat has in store for fans around the world."
Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling event!
