Benson Henderson vs Anthony Pettis 1 | UFC Fights We Are Thankful For 2023 - Day 5
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@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu Жыл бұрын
The birth of the showtime kick. Movie stuff. That moment alone probably put Anthony Pettis on so many people's favorite fighters list. I imagine it turned alot of non Mma fans into fans and probably still does
@radhasharma2540 Жыл бұрын
And that Superman punch shooting off the cage against Stephen Thompson. Too
@outspoken117 Жыл бұрын
Nah. I still don't like him and was glad to see Ferguson beat him up.
@YuliaSayang09-sw9vx Жыл бұрын
Q"
@top5isis 9 ай бұрын
his kickboxing made me a complete mma fan
@imagineumnomefoda500 6 ай бұрын
@@outspoken117L take
@toxicgoat341 Жыл бұрын
This fight is really only known for the iconic showtime kick but coming back to it now you really gotta appreciate how competitive and fun it was all the way through.
@tiburciocallanaupa9794 Жыл бұрын
❤❤😮😢😮🎉😅
@sidneygriffiths5737 Жыл бұрын
Sorry but I don't agree, even without the kick that fight was a borderline classic, so many back and forths
@tc6025 5 ай бұрын
@@sidneygriffiths5737This has to be some kinda sarcasm 😂
@damonandrews6592 Жыл бұрын
hearing Stephan Bonnar freak out over the first showtime kick is amazing. RIP the legend
@BigBass-xf5yi Жыл бұрын
Agreed, I really liked Stef calling these fights back in the day. RIP
@kenjic6083 Жыл бұрын
frank mir’s wec commentary was better
@quintonhershonNY 4 ай бұрын
holy fuck bonnar is dead?!?! RIp : (
@martinzzincredible2836 Жыл бұрын
I don't think Benson Henderson is talked about enough. This brother fought killers in every promotion he was in!
@QenaitheCustodianGuard Жыл бұрын
Super good fighter, very evolved considering the era he started out in, he was game and had heart and chin!
@ko-rp7ge Жыл бұрын
He's dope
@BigBass-xf5yi Жыл бұрын
One of the best lightweights ever. Henderson is/was a freak of nature.
@HIMDUNCAN404 Жыл бұрын
And fights with a toothpick in his mouth!!
@Octoberbaby1988 Жыл бұрын
He also doesn't get the credit for revolutionizin leg kicks targeting the calf no one was throwing calf kicks until Ben utilized it against Frankie and their fights to neutralize Frankie's movement and it still took some time for folks to start adding it to their skill set now it's as common a technique as an overhand
@runeshadow Жыл бұрын
Benson never skipped leg day
@tylerpascua6818 Жыл бұрын
The final fight in WEC history. This promotion was so incredible. And the promotion ended with the perfect fight.
@theroylist11 Жыл бұрын
The perfect ending
@SALEM4LOKO 10 ай бұрын
Yup
@smoker2k_ Жыл бұрын
Beson Hendersons physique is crazy I mean look at the muscle in his legs when he’s moving, just insane
@theguvnor3880 Жыл бұрын
Prime Benson and Pettis were tremendous fighters.
@Kev46 Жыл бұрын
benson was boring af
@crazypato3752 Жыл бұрын
RDA owned both and look what young Khabib did to prime RDA. THREAT HIM LIKE A TOODLER
@MercifulWolf319 Жыл бұрын
@Rome66zero1 you're delusional. if they were going to stage this moment it would've definitely been the fi ish
@thememeconnoisseur4088 Жыл бұрын
@@Kev46How exactly was this fight boring?
@ddraperjr9839 Жыл бұрын
I was thinking this was two guys at their best.
@TReaperMusic Жыл бұрын
Pettis is one those fighters that deserve a movie . Dude is a legend
@MrPocketfullOfSteel Жыл бұрын
Nate beat the brakes off of him *after* a 3 year year layoff. Nate mauled him and made him look like he didn't belong in the ring with him.
@ko-rp7ge Жыл бұрын
@@MrPocketfullOfSteelI mean he was washed up by that point. Nate has been mauled too and never became champion.
@madgavin7568 Жыл бұрын
Pettis had an incredible rise and a depressing downfall.
@MrPocketfullOfSteel Жыл бұрын
@@ko-rp7ge I never said that Nate had never been mauled, you said that. *haha* I also never mentioned *anything* about ANYONE being or NOT BEING a champion. Again, YOU SAID THIS. *lol* I just simply stated the facts and those ARE THE FACTS; whether you like them or not, is totally irrelevant to the fact that Nathan Diaz absolutely *BEAT THE PISS* outta the Wheatie Box dude, and Nate hadn't fought in any cage for OVER THREE YEARS until he faced Pettis. That is just the facts. Just cuz you don't like it, doesn't change what the facts were. Relax. :o)
@ko-rp7ge Жыл бұрын
@@MrPocketfullOfSteel It's not that impressive when both fighters were washed up at that point of their careers. Nate lost to Jake Paul. Lol
@HD-fc4ds Жыл бұрын
Non bias commentary is really refreshing to listen
@sandman62100 Жыл бұрын
Benson always had this presence that drew me to him. The way he carried himself, his hair, his body, everything about him is oh so smooth.
@zekayman Жыл бұрын
Chill bro, he has a wife 😂😂😂
@Absoluteunit3027 Жыл бұрын
Pause
@JC-ji1hp Жыл бұрын
Everytime with the sus comments brotha
@ko-rp7ge Жыл бұрын
@@zekaymanlol
@DoggPackNation Жыл бұрын
@@zekaymanfacts
@DaInternetBear Жыл бұрын
The kick is iconic, but the fact that Benson still made it to the end of that round is completely unreal
@markuse3472 Жыл бұрын
The fact that Anthony didn't put Ben away when he should have is pathetic. In todays game, with the same abilities, I believe Anthony would put Ben away regarding the same moves.
@quasar4601 11 ай бұрын
YES WEC and Pride were awesome promotions but I never saw them on TV. Always been with UFC only. Still the WEC was great
@kyzar1207 2 ай бұрын
@markuse3472 lol you calling these guys pathetic while your typing away on your keyboard IS pathetic 😂
@WarlordColossus Жыл бұрын
amazing fight, RIP stephan bonnar as well on the commentary he did really well on these
@Victor-eq7lm Жыл бұрын
This fights we are thankful for series is so good, wish it was longer
@Ajayzmma Жыл бұрын
IM GRATEFUL FOR THESE BANGERS
@Stupidwrangler Жыл бұрын
Sure the showtime kick is amazing but lets not forget the quote "Its amazing how the respect actually grows when you're pounding out some guy through 25 minutes" 22:00
@markuse3472 Жыл бұрын
Both guys were "pounding" each other.
@MissNeverMissus Жыл бұрын
Announcer: "I cannot think of a better way to bring down the curtain..." "OMG HE RAN UP THE WALL LIKE A NINJA"
@ooolol Жыл бұрын
More than the Kick what was unbelievable how Ben survived the knockout, i mean that kicked landed perfect, some extraordinary toughness from Ben there.
@andymellor5878 Жыл бұрын
Both of these guys have an amazing range of kicks.
@PaulDaily-o6n 2 күн бұрын
I love watching Henderson, fight, not afraid. Dives right in gets out of everything. The dude is strong
@robertt8822 Жыл бұрын
Literally the coolest thing that someone ever did in a fight. Absolutely. And it was 2-2 going into the last round, that kick won him the fight.
@luisramos5667 Жыл бұрын
I remember seeing this on vine when I was a lil younger Anthony’s kick was the reason I started watching UFC
@Octoberbaby1988 Жыл бұрын
Crazy I haven't seen a comment acknowledging how this was the WEC's last card and it was a great card the fight before this Dominic Cruz dominated Scott Jorgensen to retain his WEC bantamweight title while simultaneously being named the inaugural UFC bantamweight champion This was a very special night of fights and I find myself missing that blue canvas from those WEC cages
@TRADERSLIFEBIT Жыл бұрын
Karate Combat trilogy 🥋🚀🌕
@alfansuhandi6308 Жыл бұрын
Thank u very much ufc for uploading this amazing, beautiful and breathtaking figth. Truly one of a kind.
@hastyhalfwit6637 Жыл бұрын
This was such an awesome fight. The back and forth, fairly clear winner each round. Going into the fifth could’ve be anyone’s. Either guy could’ve won and then that freaking kick. Holy sh*t!
@meridianheights6255 Ай бұрын
Incredible fight from two absolute legends. Both with amazing offense and defense. A classic for sure.
@Mikeztarp Жыл бұрын
What a classic moment!
@freed4ylol743 6 ай бұрын
one of the best mma rivalries in the early days
@hazwanlutfi5015 Жыл бұрын
“When i say stop, you stop” “Calm down, bro”
@lettheflamestakeover7374 Жыл бұрын
Pettis Henderson 2 was my first UFC event!
@gageirwin7206 2 ай бұрын
what a great fight man!!! these guys are badass
@eliotquintana9802 Жыл бұрын
Low kick strong hook punch defense techniques skills next level
@Jiu-JitsuJourney257 Жыл бұрын
Watched it live. Shit was nuts when he hit that kick. I remember my dad freaking the hell out lmao
@Swaze742 10 ай бұрын
Legendary. Pettis is one of a kind.
@cjg60411 6 ай бұрын
I love watching a UFC fight and getting a mid-round UFC advertisement every single round
@zkiledzee420 Жыл бұрын
The birth of the showtime kick 🔥🔥
@craigm2484 Жыл бұрын
Benson started them calf kicks in the octagon
@JabariiWalker Жыл бұрын
Awesome that WEC's final fight was such a legendary one. R.I.P Stephan Bonnar
@madextreme2682 Жыл бұрын
This fight is like the Yair - Zomvie fight , everyone remembers the KO scene but few of them know the fight , same here , everyone remembers the Showtime kick which wasn't even KO but few remember how good the fight is
@EugenioCartes 7 ай бұрын
Excelente,muy merecido campeón!!👏👏👏👏👏
@JoshJackson13 Жыл бұрын
This was when I started watching UFC and showtime and rampage were my favorite fighters
@justinrodriguez9753 Жыл бұрын
And now they will be fighting each other in Karate Combat! Excited for that fight, simply for the nostalgia.
@bwasfpv Жыл бұрын
24:43 the infamous kick
@剽 Жыл бұрын
Saw this live on AxysTV or was it called Versus? I forget but I remember spitting out my beer all over the TV screen when Pettis threw that kick! That was insane to see in the moment
@antzero0067 Жыл бұрын
Man watching make me more hype for the trilogy also a wec Anthony Pettis would dope in ufc 5
@Bridge639 Жыл бұрын
I click on these videos for the intro music. Props to the sound engineer. 👍
@BadselS Жыл бұрын
Pettis knocked the toothpick out of benson's mouth with that showtime kick 😂
@rigigara6545 Жыл бұрын
That kick cage from is probably the most spectacular one in entire UFC history.
@shellshocked8674 Жыл бұрын
Prime Pettis 🥲 is a truly delighful fighter,sad that most newer fans think of him as a can🥲
@Jaleelsou_ Жыл бұрын
I’d say newer viewers see him as a dog tho. Never was an easy fight
@madgavin7568 Жыл бұрын
He's washed now but in his prime he was as elite as it gets. Even after he lost the belt, he could still be a tough-out. He should have retired after beating Alex Morono whom the UFC set him up to fail against.
@abdonios Жыл бұрын
That's just how the sport is man... if it could happen to Anderson Silva it could happen to anyone and the more exiting the fighter is in his career the sadder his last few fights will be
@perrytomczyk Жыл бұрын
That kick was insane, well deserved.
@guilfordmattie1986 Жыл бұрын
Great fight and what a kick always love re watching wec cards
@Justin-jg2hi Жыл бұрын
I still to this day believe if that kick didn’t land, Bendo would have got the nod. One of my all time favorite fights and so many people missed this live.
@madgavin7568 Жыл бұрын
I dunno about that. Pettis was landing the better strikes in that round before the kick. The kick if anything, put the stamp on Pettis' victory rather than it coming down to a possible split decision.
@markuse3472 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, and if it hadn't rained last night I believe the trees would still be dry. Dunce.
@jptothetree Жыл бұрын
17:06 What an opportunity that slipped through his fingers there 😱 I wonder if that still keeps him up at night lol... great fight!
@daub1 Жыл бұрын
Bonnar was a great ringside analyst, infectious enthusiasm
@AwesomeDude24_7 Жыл бұрын
Love this fight! 😁
@cdp_137 Жыл бұрын
HE RAN UP THE WALL LIKE A NINJA
@opokuboateng4772 Жыл бұрын
Two beast with best technical, support this is classic
@ninadsbhatt100 Жыл бұрын
Benson is legend
@NipplesOfDestiny Жыл бұрын
Bonnar was such a great commentator
@Texasoilfieldheavyweight Жыл бұрын
Im glad I was there to witness it, unbelievable pause 25:57😊
@jacobeans Жыл бұрын
Growing up with Anthony and Sergio Pettis gave me no indication that they would go on to do the things they've done. Love ya guys
@quasarleon4645 Жыл бұрын
Holy crap , time flies guys ....
@ddraperjr9839 Жыл бұрын
Yep. I was a fan way back when.
@chillguy72 Жыл бұрын
Very enjoyable wec always had good fights
@guitarhead9523 Жыл бұрын
Thank you WEC
@stevelauda5435 Жыл бұрын
That was a perdonkerspuss of a move!, what a gruntgraciousness of a fight!
@seunadisa Жыл бұрын
Give us Lawler vs Condit too.
@augustwest8559 Жыл бұрын
Good fight
@superchesman38 Жыл бұрын
Amazing Showtime kick! 🔥
@fabienliberty3789 Жыл бұрын
Showtime Kick !!!
@js6618 Жыл бұрын
RIP, Stephan Bonnar ! Bonnar vs Griffin
@fmj-j2327 Жыл бұрын
Respect to both fighters
@TashadBethell-hy5td Жыл бұрын
Ooooooomy God 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 congratulations new champ 🏆
@ImFiremanz Жыл бұрын
Definetly a legendary fight
@proevo1502 Жыл бұрын
Wow , why have I never seen this fight before. Both quality but that kick was something else.
@Nervii_Champion Жыл бұрын
Benson's legs are probably one of the main reasons he is so good. Look at how powerful they are
@crazypato3752 Жыл бұрын
Benson Henderson vs Tony Ferguson back in 2014-2015 was a fight I wanted to see. Both guys with wing back tattoos as well
@sukhdevr3489 Жыл бұрын
Tony was always so so overrated. Benson would've won comfortably.
@crazypato3752 Жыл бұрын
@@sukhdevr3489 another Khabib meat rider saying Tony was overrated nothing new here
@sukhdevr3489 Жыл бұрын
@@crazypato3752 I'm not a Khabib fan. Shows how much you know.
@crazypato3752 11 ай бұрын
@@sukhdevr3489 remember when PVZ was this Christian girl...
@sukhdevr3489 11 ай бұрын
@@crazypato3752 Haha that's funny
@theroylist11 Жыл бұрын
The goat lightweight in ufc/WEC vs the showtime kick 🤯🤯🤯
@shadowgamer-ge7hz Жыл бұрын
Best kick in the last round
@theroylist11 Жыл бұрын
Thankful for this fight - the korean zombie vs leonard garcia 1 🙌🙌🙌🙌 come on! @ufc
@thereaper7682 Жыл бұрын
Pettis pulled off one of the best moves that looks unreal than Hollywood
@tcswag801 Жыл бұрын
R i.p UFC HOF fighter Stephan Bonnar (also calling this fight cageside) ✌️
@narq5099 Жыл бұрын
The kick heard round the world...
@cloutlessgoblin8678 Жыл бұрын
His legs are insane god damn
@Jiu-JitsuJourney257 Жыл бұрын
I miss that iconic blue cage.
@eyemallears2647 Жыл бұрын
Good one UFC, not telling us when this fight took place.
@anthonybrandao4264 Жыл бұрын
Incredible fighters...
@jennatracy Жыл бұрын
Just so bloody good! 👌💖🇦🇺
@ChrisRitty Жыл бұрын
I love that someone made names related to Thanksgiving for all of the time slots
@Liefvikerson Жыл бұрын
Damn I forgot how good this was.
@Ja_s-per Жыл бұрын
That was a, "Battle!"... 👍
@jessejames2546 Жыл бұрын
Good to hear STEPHAN B RIP
@isaiahleatherwood2482 Жыл бұрын
no interface was crazy, clock, names trunk color, any sort of stats. Love evolution
@antdoge29 Жыл бұрын
this was the goat lw fight
@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu Жыл бұрын
WEC getting some love. Nice.
@JoeLouis-o1j Жыл бұрын
I still wish we got to see Pettis vs Aldo when they were both champs 😅
@markuse3472 Жыл бұрын
I would love a video of MMA fighters (women, too) reacting to Pettis' showtime "matrix" kick. It was, and I believe it still is THE kick of UFC history. THE kick of the century is at 24:37 (start watching from there for the set up).
@sofea4587 Жыл бұрын
Amazing good fighting
@kevincoates3175 Жыл бұрын
YO THIS WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST I wonder why Benson Henderson isn’t in UFC or the UFC5
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