I think pettis take this. but he need to stick to the basics. and skip the jet li stuff.
I disagree. The Jet li stuff is what throws his opponents off. Its what makes him dangerous. He throws kicks from different angles. Creativitiy is a huge plus for him.
Providing he does't get too worked up and dump like the Diaz fight, I'm gonna go with Cerrone. I think his pressure could unsettle Pettis and not give him time to think. I also think he's more well rounded than Pettis.
Bend v Cowboy III
Ment more about his MMA game, good wrestling, good grappling, good against the cage.What makes you think that Cowboy is the more well rounded fighter? Cerrone has some really poor boxing, as much as I like him. He's very, very hittable. He may have an advantage on the ground, but Pettis is no slouch there, either. Pettis by headkick.
I think cerrone hits harder and is the much better grappler; but he is fairly one dimensional in all aspects off mma, he can effectively attack as a striker grappled submission guy. But he can't seem to def effectively or consistently, varner guilliard Diaz Kelly all landed on Donald and had him in trouble; none of those guys has the all round striking of pettis , not in regards to diversity of strikes or balance of skills I.e. counter offense defense.
That being said pettis has issues with pressure and vendor was able to land consistently with the hands and with kicks...Donald hits harder that bendo and has better kicks (setups attacks and counters). Donald has very good offense pressure and recovery which makes it hard to finish hhim or effectively attack him.
Also cerrone can finish on he ground if Anthony gets to excited or tries to work the takedown game..
And finally cerrone has been fighting alot pettis has been inactive since Koing lauzon, you know how long ago that was...long enough for Joe to go win three of four fights; on activity is tough for a guy who depends on timing mobility precision striking..
Donald has had three or four fights and camps fighting solid comp ..that may play a part..
Ment more about his MMA game, good wrestling, good grappling, good against the cage.
I just see him using his ringcraft to cut off the cage and using pressure to put Petits on the back foot. Alot of guys have problems closing the distance with Petits and follow him round rather that cutting him off and backing him up. I think Cowboy's experience could prevent that.
I was massively wrong with the Bendo fight though, so I'll go with what Peanut says!!!