UFC 164: Henderson vs. Pettis 2 | Event Profile, Full Results & Legacy
- Dana Black
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Introduction
UFC 164: Henderson vs. Pettis 2. August 31, 2013. BMO Harris Bradley Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Anthony Pettis won the UFC Lightweight Championship in his hometown by submitting Benson Henderson via armbar at 4:31 of round one. Henderson had never been submitted in his professional career before this fight.
The fight was a rematch of WEC 53 in December 2010, where Pettis had won the WEC LW title with a famous Showtime Kick. Their UFC 164 sequel saw Pettis win from the bottom position, catching Henderson’s arm as the champion attempted to control him against the cage. The referee waved off the fight; Henderson did not tap. Josh Barnett returned to the UFC with a TKO of Frank Mir. Chad Mendes knocked out Clay Guida in 30 seconds of round three.
Contents
1. Introduction
2. Quick Stats
3. The Build-Up
4. Main Event
5. Co-Main Event
6. Full Results
7. Bonuses & Awards
8. Records & Milestones
9. Legacy & Impact
10. FAQ
11. References
Quick Stats
Date: August 31, 2013
Venue: BMO Harris Bradley Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA (Pettis’ HOMETOWN)
PPV: 270,000
Main Event: Benson Henderson (c) vs. Anthony Pettis — UFC LW Championship (REMATCH of WEC 53; Henderson never been submitted)
Result: Pettis def. Henderson — Sub (Armbar) — R1, 4:31; HENDERSON’S FIRST SUBMISSION LOSS; Pettis won from bottom; ref waved off; Henderson did not tap
Notable: Pettis fights in hometown; 2-0 over Henderson; Barnett TKOs Mir (UFC return); Mendes KOs Guida 0:30 R3 (KOTN); $50k bonuses
The Build-Up
Pettis had been the final WEC LW Champion and the man who beat Henderson for that title via the Showtime Kick. He had waited through the Edgar-Maynard trilogy for a title shot that was slow to arrive. T.J. Grant had earned the next LW title shot but suffered a concussion; Pettis stepped in as his replacement on July 12, 2013, and fought in his hometown of Milwaukee on August 31.
Main Event
Benson Henderson (c) vs. Anthony Pettis — UFC LW Championship
Henderson used his wrestling and clinch control effectively in the opening minutes. He kept Pettis pressed against the cage. Pettis landed body kicks when he broke free. Pettis then voluntarily went to his back in a seated guard position — an unusual tactic. From there he spun and secured a deep armbar on Henderson’s arm. The armbar was locked in fully. Referee Herb Dean waved off the fight at 4:31. Henderson had not tapped. Henderson’s arm was extended well beyond the natural range before the stoppage.'),
Co-Main Event
Josh Barnett vs. Frank Mir — Heavyweight
Barnett returned to the UFC after an extended absence. He pressed Mir against the fence immediately, landing a knee to the head that dropped Mir to the canvas. Ground punches followed before referee Rob Hinds stopped the fight at 1:56 of round one. Mir protested the stoppage. The result gave Barnett a statement return to the promotion.
Full Results
Preliminary Card
Al Iaquinta def. Ryan Couture — Decision — R3 — LW
Soa Palelei def. Nikita Krylov — TKO — R? — HW
Hyun Gyu Lim def. Pascal Krauss — TKO — R1, 3:58 — WW; bonus ($50k to each fighter)
Chico Camus def. Kyung Ho Kang — Decision — R3 — BW
Tim Elliott def. Louis Gaudinot — Decision — R3 — FW
Magnus Cedenblad def. Jared Hamman — TKO — R? — LHW
Main Card
Gleison Tibau def. Jamie Varner — Decision — R3 — LW
Dustin Poirier def. Erik Koch — Decision — R3 — FW
Ben Rothwell def. Brandon Vera — TKO — R? — HW
Chad Mendes def. Clay Guida — KO — R3, 0:30 — FW; KO Night ($50k to Mendes)
Josh Barnett def. Frank Mir — TKO (Knee + Punches) — R1, 1:56 — HW; Co-Main; Barnett UFC return
UFC LW Championship (5 rounds) — Main Event
Anthony Pettis def. Benson Henderson — Submission (Armbar) — R1, 4:31 — LW Championship; Henderson’s first submission loss; Pettis wins in hometown; Sub Night ($50k)
Bonuses & Awards
Sub of the Night: Anthony Pettis vs. Benson Henderson — $50,000 to Pettis.
KO of the Night: Chad Mendes vs. Clay Guida — $50,000 to Mendes.
Performance: Hyun Gyu Lim vs. Pascal Krauss — $50,000 to each fighter.
Records & Milestones
Henderson’s first submission loss — Benson Henderson had never been submitted in his professional MMA career before UFC 164; Pettis submitted him from the bottom.
Pettis 2-0 over Henderson — first via Showtime Kick UD at WEC 53 in December 2010; second via armbar in Milwaukee, August 2013.
Josh Barnett returns to the UFC — Barnett had been out of the UFC since 2009 and had fought in Strikeforce and other promotions.
Legacy & Impact
UFC 164 is the event where Anthony Pettis made the journey full. He had won the WEC LW title in 2010 with the Showtime Kick. He had waited three years through the Edgar-Maynard trilogy, a replacement slot, and a knee injury. He won the UFC LW title in Milwaukee, his hometown, on the day when it finally happened. The submission from the bottom was unexpected enough to produce the genuine shock reaction that defines the sport’s best moments.
FAQ
Had Benson Henderson ever been submitted before UFC 164?
No. Henderson had never been submitted in his professional MMA career before Anthony Pettis submitted him via armbar in round one at UFC 164.
How did Pettis submit Henderson at UFC 164?
Henderson had Pettis pressed against the cage. Pettis went to a sitting guard position voluntarily, spun, and caught Henderson's arm in an armbar. The submission was locked in deep. Henderson did not tap but referee Herb Dean waved off the fight at 4:31.
Was UFC 164 in Pettis' hometown?
Yes. Anthony Pettis was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. UFC 164 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center was in his hometown.
Was this the rematch of the Showtime Kick fight?
Yes. Pettis and Henderson had previously fought at WEC 53 in December 2010, where Pettis won the WEC LW title via a flying cage kick finish and unanimous decision. UFC 164 was their rematch.
Why did Pettis get the UFC 164 title shot?
T.J. Grant had earned the LW title shot by defeating Gray Maynard at UFC 160 but suffered a concussion in training and was medically unable to compete. Pettis was offered the replacement spot on July 12, 2013.
References
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