Segio Pettis vs Joe Benavidez. Who wins and why?

[xMaxPower]

Sergios path to victory is to stay on the outside and prevent getting taken down or letting Joe getting inside.

Not so sure if he'll be able to do that though.

 

[tru3f4n]

Benavidez by whatever he wants it should be a pretty easy fight for him.

 

[James Baller]

Benavidez has the experience to overcome Pettis.

 

[Dart Feld]

Joe B. ragdolls Baby Pettis

 

[Hardkore]

Joe is the better fighter in all facets of the game.

 

[Bubba32]

sergio has no path to victory.

 

[Kenny Powerth]

Either way 99% chance it’s a decision for whoever

 

[Mmmmmmma1234]

Benavidez easy win again, why this guy's not fighting at 135 I'll never know he could be legit interesting instead he's fight pass champion, someone should tell him there's no 2nd place belt at 125 he's defending.

 

[CountOfSoCal]

I might take Sergio here. Joe is coming off a long layoff, and 1 or 2 ACL surgeries. I'm wondering how the surgeries will affect Joe's speed and explosiveness.

 

[Juventud]

Don't care. 2 gatekeepers.

Cut 125. Force them to move up.

 

[Lyoto Jackson]

Either way 99% chance it’s a decision for whoever

Benavidez has a 60% finish rate

 

[Wrathsoul]

I might take Sergio here. Joe is coming off a long layoff, and 1 or 2 ACL surgeries. I'm wondering how the surgeries will affect Joe's speed and explosiveness.

I'm sort of in the same boat. It seems like Benavidez has been slowing down a little in his last few fights, even before the surgeries. I'm not brave enough to pick Pettis to win, but I think this will be much more competitive than people think.

 

[Gambit MMA]

Going to decision. Will be boring.

 

[beephin]

JEEZ where the hell has Benavidez been? I actually had Cejudo beating him but it was a good fight.

Guess Benavidez is too busy banging Megan. Don't blame the guy.

 

[MirRocksFedor]

Don't care. 2 gatekeepers.

Cut 125. Force them to move up.

Eat shit.

125 has a champ who's actually good and fights a lot, when not waiting for a contender.

Joe B should accept his fate and move up. He's only ever lost to the champs.

 

[DatSamboKid]

I don’t think it’s Sergio’s time just yet. The veteran wins this in my opinion.

 

[blaseblah]

Benavidez easy win again, why this guy's not fighting at 135 I'll never know he could be legit interesting instead he's fight pass champion, someone should tell him there's no 2nd place belt at 125 he's defending.

He's a bit too old now but yeah, should've moved back up years ago.

 

[infidelkastro]

Joe is an amazing fighter and has only lost to 2 guys professionally. Sergio wont be the third.

 

[The Professional]

JEEZ where the hell has Benavidez been? I actually had Cejudo beating him but it was a good fight.

Guess Benavidez is too busy banging Megan. Don't blame the guy.

this. Even when he loses, Joe B is a winner

 

[Reileyb]

MM > Joe > the rest of the division. Time for another title shot for Joe.. Yaaaaay..