Anthony Pettis defeated Benson Henderson for the third time, securing a unanimous decision victory after a sudden-death sixth round at Karate Combat 43.
Anthony Pettis reigns supreme over Benson Henderson. It’s a fact.
They clashed again on a Friday night. This time, it was at Karate Combat 43 in Vegas. It was their third dance in the ring, both ex-UFC champs.
“Showtime” did it again. He clinched the victory.
Pettis was all about the flair. Think spinning kicks, Superman punches. Henderson? He stuck to the basics: calf kicks, body blows, relentless pressure, and combos.
The fight heated up as the rounds ticked by. Henderson was on the offensive, but Pettis? He was throwing back some mean counters. Five rounds down, and it looked like Henderson might’ve edged it out. But nope, the judges called for a tiebreaker round.
High stakes, high tension. Pettis and Henderson went all in. Pettis, though, he landed the haymakers as the clock wound down.
The verdict? Pettis by unanimous decision. And then, the man shoots his shot – he wants Georges St-Pierre next. GSP, on the mic, just smiles and shakes his head. No dice.
Switching gears, the co-main event had its own drama. Sam Alvey snagged the heavyweight title, outmuscling Ross Lavine. Alvey had the size, the power. His punches and ground game sealed the deal.
Victory in hand, Alvey’s already scouting his next battle. He’s eyeing Darren Till, throwing down the gauntlet for his first defense. Will Till bite? Time will tell.