Dana White: Cerrone will fight Pettis next, Henderson vs. Diaz A.S.A.P.

Posted on August 12, 2012, 04:57 AM by Anton Gurevich
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UFC President Dana White shared his thoughts about last night's UFC 150 in Denver, Colorado, headlined by Ben Henderson's split decision victory over Frankie Edgar. White confirmed that Nate Diaz is next in line for Henderson, with hopes of having the fight within the next four months.

As far as co-main event goes, White announced that Donald Cerrone will finally get what he asked for - a fight with Anthony "Showtime" Pettis. Former World Extreme Cagefighting stars expected to square off sooner rather than later, as the winner is expected to get his shot at the UFC Lightweight title.


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  • DaddyLongStrokes
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    Frankie Edgar vs Nate Diaz for the LW title. Yes!





    Oh wait.... It was Bendo's b-day so he gets to fight Nate Diaz for the vacant LW title Frankie left behind.



    Always disliked the Diaz bros. But I am finding myself rooting for Nate Diaz. I also believe Nate Diaz will bring the title back to the 209 after a war with Bendo

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  • DaddyLongStrokes
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    What did you kids find weak about my comment?



    Was it the lame joke? (click sharp if yes)



    Or



    Because I always disliked the Diaz Bros? (click cool if yes)



    Or



    Because I think Nate Diaz will slap Bendo around? (Click funny if yes)



    Or



    Because you guys are Bendo fans and hate that Nate Diaz will beat him? (Click Weak if yes)

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  • Evan Holober
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    Funny stuff.

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  • Rigo
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    exactly what i said it was going to happen

    Henderson will win by close decision( split decision actually)

    and he will face Diaz , Cerrone will ( did ) KO Melvin and him

    Cerrone vs Pettis will be for the No.1 contender spot.



    also i said Frankie will drop and fight and beat Aldo ( still to come)

    and also i said that Diaz would get the best of Bendo but Bendo will take it to the ground and not even Diaz will be able to summit him

    so Bendo will remain Champ( don't belive me search it a few post back)



    While Cerrone vs Pettis will be a horrible fight for me since

    the 2 are my idols and i would hate to see either of them losing



    either way is either Henderson vs Cerrone III or Henderson vs Pettis II

    WEC boys taking over like i Said too! 2 years ago.

    ( oh yeah give me my cookie now)

    Reply 9 months ago
  • japanegro23
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    Super nice post Rigo hahahaha. Good predictions.

    Reply 9 months ago
  • azzkika
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    I think the outcome was fixed by DW though I have no proof.

    Reply 9 months ago
  • jesse
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    why would dana wanna make himself like like a dumass. i said from day 1 this is the most pointles rematch EVER. and look wut happened, the rematch was more boring, more closely matched, and more contraversal, AND nothing changed [hendos still champ]. f*k u dana i hope u feel stupid

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  • jesse
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    look like*

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  • ViciousNature1
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    pointless and boring? You Sir Are a Tool and most not know much about mma.

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  • azzkika
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    boring? Are you for real?

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  • jdnextchamp
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    Boring? We're not talking about your mom big boy ^^

    Reply 9 months ago
  • thejpshow15
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    we all know Frankie had that fight i honestly don't see how you could have it other wise but as normal judges scorecards are fishy as can be and whoever can do something "flashy" or "shiny" for the camera wins i mean since when did the judges become a bunch of drunk rednecks -shakes head- anyway Nate will win the belt....if ben fights like he has in these last two fights Nate will pick him apart piece by piece becoming the new champion easily....look like were in store for a Nate For Donald round two :D which you wont hear me crying about i would love to see those two go at it again

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  • Spyridon
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    Honestly, I can't force myself to put up an argument for either fighter in this fight.



    Neither of them stood out as trying to finish it significantly more than the other, and the thing that bothered me most, was the last minute of the fight.. down to the last 10 sec, down to the final bell.... NEITHER of them pushed the pace...



    They both gladly let it go to decision, and I don't see how any fighter can argue that they deserve it more than the other man, if they sit back and let it go to decision in such a fashion.



    I really don't understand why so many people are debating who deserves it, when they "let it" go to a decision like that, without even trying to stand out.

    Reply 9 months ago
  • ripstic5021
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    I would much rather see Frankie vs Nate. But Nate is going to destroy Benson end of story.

    Reply 9 months ago
  • Kuroobi
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    Nate gonna destroy bendo? hahahahahaa!

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  • SilvaOfTheStreets
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    ehhh, I won't disagree based on what I just seen vs Edgar, but I don't think that Benson will show up, I think Bendo will be able to outwrestle Diaz and stay out of his submissions long enough to do damage or control the fight trying to finish. not saying that will happen there is a chance Bendo will show up like that and get beat up by my least favorite fighter Nate Diaz

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  • jdnextchamp
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    Benson is really hard to finish. I wouldn't put my money on Nate winning by knockout actually. But his hands are pretty good.

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  • griffin
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    bullshit decision frankie shoulda won he dropped ben a few times and took him down whenever he wanted. i had it 46-49 edgar maybe 48-47. anyways what are you gonna do with retarded judges..i know for fact nate isnt gonna take it to the score cards, he gonna finish bendo and bring that belt back to stockton...nicks next

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  • ViciousNature1
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    Well said couldnt agree more..nate will finish this fight.as for hendos interview before the fight, i beat him up once ill do it again,more like u sucked off 2 of the judges.

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  • ViciousNature1
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    Bendo"

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  • Chief Don
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    1. Edgarmakes evryone he fights loo bad,ulooks don't always wi fights.

    2. Henderson landed more meaningful punches and more kicks or appeared to

    3. Hederson will revert to his more usual self and handle Diaz like has happened nearly every time they have tried to put Diaz inwith equal or better opponents

    4. Edga-Aldo? Hm? "Mr. Makes You Look Bad by Jerking Around All Helte-skelter" vs. Mr. Kick Butt and Take Names I go with Mr. Kick butt Aldo

    Reply 9 months ago
  • Evan Holober
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    1. Yes.



    2. Check two posts below.



    3. And what is that? Wrestle with him? He better, because if he believes he can strike with Nate he will be in for a very short night.



    4. He's been Mr. Kick butt and take names once out of his last three fights. What happened against FLorian and Hominick?

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  • Kuroobi
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    Bendo WON the fight! people need to stop complaining.

    Reply 9 months ago
  • hatch1921
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    Fight Metrics



    http://blog.fightmetric.com/2012/08/henderson-vs-edgar-ii-official-ufc.html

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  • ian
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    Fox sports in spanish commentators said Frankie won, all three of them. these 2 guys, and Fabricio Werdum said Frankie won before the decision.

    Reply 9 months ago
  • CageRage64
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    Diaz will put an end to Mr. crazy Eyes, Hawaiian, Korean, whatever the hell he is title reign.

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  • jdnextchamp
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    Pettis and Cerrone and two of the most exciting lightweights this fight is not going to distance!



    PS: frankie won

    Reply 9 months ago