Anthony Showtime Pettis

Anthony Showtime Pettis:World Extreme Cagefighting  hits Arizona for the first time on Thursday, December 16 with two explosive world title fights Arena in Glendale. This historic night, especially Glendale Ben Henderson protection lightweight crown against 23-year-old superstar Anthony “Showtime” Pettis, a Tucson-born Dominic Cruz protects bantamweight title against Scott “Guns Young” Jorgensen.
With two of the most anticipated title fights of the year headlining the card, the debut of WPP closes in Arizona in 2010 with a bang.
Arizona deserved card like this after winning Amp Energy Hometown Takedown competition “WPP CEO Reed Harris said. “The fans voted on the Phoenix market for more than two months and beat 30 other cities to bring a wind farm in the area. Now, we are bringing fans two amazing title fights for the Jobing.com Arena. Glendale, Ben Henderson will face a tough test of his career in Anthony Pettis. In addition, Cruz-Jorgensen has a chance to be one of the greatest bantamweight title fights of all time. We can not wait for this event in Glendale.
Tickets for WEC: Henderson v. Pettis will go on sale Thursday, Sept. 30 at 12 am PT and will be priced at $ 165, $ 135, $ 65 and $ 35. Special Internet ticket pre-sale will be available to subscribers to the WEC Wednesday, September 29, at 10 am PT. To access this presale, users must register on the mailing list through the WPP wec.tv. Tickets can be purchased at Jobing.com Arena Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone 800.745.3000 or online at www.Ticketmaster.com and www.JobingArena.com. Tickets in accordance with applicable service charges.
Henderson v. Pettis will be broadcast live on national VERSUS beginning at 9:00 pm ET / PT 6:00 pm. All live WEC events network shows in HD and Spanish SAP where available. For more information and how to find VERSUS in your local viewing area, visit http://www.versus.com/findversus.
Unbeaten in WEC at 5-0, Ben “Smooth” Henderson (struggle with Glendale, Ariz.) was one of the most dominant champions in the history of the company. With a victory over Anthony Njokuani, Shane Roller, Jamie Varner, Donald Cerrone (twice), 26-year-old Henderson (12-1) has its own views and beating growth Pettis star on December 16. Knowing that he will defend the title in his native land only further motivates the champion.
“I am very excited to fight in front of my friends and family in Glendale,” Henderson said. “Pettis brings high energy and a good set of skills to the table. He is a dynamic and hard, and he showed a lot of heart and sand, pushing out Shane Roller with a triangle in his last fight. If he wants, let’s find out who is the best man on December 16.”
Known for his fiery bright and fluid skills of jujitsu, Anthony Pettis (fighting from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.) Adopted the sport by storm with his debut in the WEC in June last year. With four victories in the organization, including the submission win over Shane Roller in August, “Showtime” has become one of the most feared lightweights in the world. Pettis (12-1), which was shown on the hit show “The World of Jenks’ this month, ready to capture his first world title and to realize his lifelong dream.
“I love the matchup,” Pettis said. Ben Henderson is in the top of the division and that’s where I want to be. He is a well-rounded fighter who brings it every time. None of us give up so it will be an interesting fight. I’ll be ready for everything and anything. ”
The most dynamic striker in the 135-pound history of returns for a second title defense on December 16. Tucson-born Dominic Cruz (fighting out of San Diego, Calif.), who never lost a fight in the heavyweight division, locks horns with Scott Jorgensen in Arizona. 25-year-old known for his quick feet and a clear plan on striking to be ready for all that his struggle savvy opponent offers in December this year.