ANTHONY PETTIS vs BENSON HENDERSON 3 | *Full Fight* | Karate Combat 43

[@jacobharvey9120]

The history these two have is incredible. Fought each other in 3 organizations now. Mad respect

[@rman229]

We got pereira adesanya at home

[@XxanyvidsxX]

@@rman229 These guys were champs way before them and even before UFC. Only difference in they are past their prime thus forgotten to time.

[@rman229]

@@XxanyvidsxX You tell me this why? Smooth is literally my favorite fighter of all time, that toothpick shit will never be forgotten

[@johnnytomahawk]

@@rman229 adesanya a bum compared to these guys,

[@capolean2902]

@@johnnytomahawkok let’s not shit talk another one of the best fighters

[@mateocalderon6822]

These two are some of the most legendary martial artists of all time. They’ve competed in mma, bjj, boxing and karate and still competing against each other. Super impressive.

[@andressierraadictos1450]

Si sr, son artistas marciales reales

[@albertawheat6832]

No...not quite.

[@randallflagg3700]

I don't think Bendo ever boxed. He's grappled a lot, but sadly he's remembered more for his gutsy losses than his rare wins...

[@OofieDooples]

​@@randallflagg3700"rare wins" he has an insane number of title defenses

[@randallflagg3700]

@@OofieDooples - I thougfht the context made it clear that I meant his grappling (ADCC, Polaris, etc...) career, not his MMA one. Bendo is a certified top 5 LW GOAT when it comes to MMA (those 2 losses to "Showtime" Pettis kinda hurt his ranking, but whatyagonnado... 3 losses now that they also fought in karate). His grappling career, on the other hand, mostly consist of a couple wins against mid competitions followed by a few crushing losses against top competition (often heavier too), rinse and repeat.

[@Reysekai]

First time watching Karate Combat, man this is a refreshing display of Martial Arts. Will definitely make a return to watch some of the future bouts.

[@TruecrimeRealConvict]

First time for everybody

[@barrettokarate]

But it fightng incased in bad wannabe WWE circus antics. At first it was about the fights, then they started adding all the ridiculous themes. Then they allowed/encouraged bad UFC style trash talking. Now they got this Atab dude as their president acting like a poor man's version of Vince McMahon and Dana White.

[@TheChampionTK]

Yeah same here getting into just now finding Karate Combat here on KZbin.

[@hangry3102]

@@barrettokarate Don't know about any of that, I'm just enjoying the show. Don't care about drama.

[@seanthomasmusic]

Petis is so fun to watch. I don't think that he's ever had a boring fight in his life.

[@JohnWilliams-jr3xp]

Him vs eddie Alvarez

[@daveguillen]

This fight was boring

[@DarthScous3r]

​@@daveguillennah your wrong

[@_davidboxing]

That’s why he’s nicknamed “Showtime”

[@Luka-vl3wj]

@@JohnWilliams-jr3xp That wasn’t his fault tho tbh, Eddie was making it boring.

[@iAmCeEx]

Amazing fight. These two still got it, after so many years in combat sports. Absolute legends!

[@DouglasGomesBueno-jw9lh]

I Want See Lyoto Machida x GSP in the Karate Combat, Lyoto it's easily the most important Karateca in the planet he won a UFC belt and deserve one Fight here.

[@the_hispawaiian8156]

Karateka

[@Gojimaru]

Wonderboy. Lyoto is too old, while GSP is still in shape.

[@fmcdomer]

Gsp ufc contract

[@DouglasGomesBueno-jw9lh]

@@the_hispawaiian8156 not in my Country.

[@DouglasGomesBueno-jw9lh]

@@Gojimaru GSP X Lyoto it's Legend X Legend two Former World Champions of UFC, I Love Wonderboy but he's not a legend like Lyoto or GSP.

[@BalanceOvOpposites]

Respect to Benson for always bringing it all these years. Still lean and in shape, could've gone another round easy. Great career.

[@ABeautifulEarthForOurChildren]

he won by far imo

[@seanquinlan6887]

I agree. Pettis looks like a chubby grandpa like me... Henderson still looks like an athlete.

[@seanquinlan6887]

Strikeforce Vets

[@awebb1487]

Neither was in Strikeforce. They were in the WEC before the UFC absorbed it then Benson went on to Bellator.

[@rconn4501]

I’m don’t think Smooth ever beat Pettis. Def got jobbed here tho & prob kills him in a street fight out of sheer endurance…

[@shad3128]

Henderson stays active in ANY way shape or form to grapple or hit someone. Underrated individual

[@GK_Imagimotion]

Was he really underrated? I always thought he was a beast.

[@greenspectrum]

02:50 if you know you know, Pettis reminding Henderson of an iconic move he pulled on him 😂

[@augoosto11]

Lol, everyone knows. It's not some major inside baseball thing. It's one of if not the most famous KO in MMA history

[@brendonford3838]

@@augoosto11not a KO, it went the distance

[@augoosto11]

@@brendonford3838 only because the ref in that fight was apparently operating on the thunderdome ruleset and let ben take 3 tkos worth of brain damage lol

[@brendonford3838]

@@augoosto11 bro, I watched that fight live. You don’t know what you’re talking about. Benson got hit with a crazy shot, but he’s always in really good shape, and he popped right back up, and the round was still competitive. He got caught by the kick but if you watch the entirety of the fight there’s no KO, just a knock down

[@augoosto11]

So, initially, I was totally wrong. I mis-remembered the fight because the years of seeing that clip in highlights had me remembering that as a knock down. So, I re-watched the fight to see if it was what I remembered (and to try and find material I could use to make it look like I wasn't wrong). It wasn't a KO though like you said. However, there were multiple situations in that round after the kick where Benson was eating nearly 10 seconds of unanswered shots on the ground. I truly believe a modern MMA ref would've called the fight more than once in that round and it would've been chalked a TKO.

[@TBS_Kobe24]

GSP's commentary really adds to the excitemnt of the fight. Just a bunch of lengends doing what they do best.

[@Useruseruser32121]

There are no losers in this fight. Both guys are legends and both won. Thank you for the spectacular performance and thanks to the Karate Combat for making this incredible show happen !

[@lunarcdr3083]

Agree but it doesn't matter what our opinion is. Henderson has been given the loss for the third time. On his record it will show the word LOSS. This has a negative effect on him as well as his career.

[@dannyhurtado2559]

Henderson lost lol

[@Useruseruser32121]

@@dannyhurtado2559 grow up lol

[@ashleyalexander7388]

Both did well and it could have been a draw tbh, glad for Anthony.

[@tonynomikos3702]

They may be both legends but both are not winners. Thats not how fights work. If it was me i would be asking for another round. i dont believe in unanimous decisions cause they can be manipulated and biased . I believe in either a clear winner or a ko

[@discipleaj]

GSP still class at the end. People always calling him out for one more fight lol. Poor guy just wants to be left alone 😂.

[@jeremiahbrisso3680]

But if he was left alone he might start to feel alienated

[@discipleaj]

@jeremiahbrisso3680 Lol fair enough, but when you get into your (late) 30's, you just want to be left alone most of the time 😀

[@Ssonelol]

​@@jeremiahbrisso3680We wouldn't want that now would we, knowing George's history with being alienated ofcourse.

[@jeremiahbrisso3680]

​@@Ssonelol Yes I have a lot of missing time from researching his case. I can't get it back...like GSP got Bispings back

[@calvinmiguel4405]

Real fans know what’s up. I don’t think it’s a coincidence Big Rig started to go downhill drastically once the UFC introduced USADA.

[@astrayproductions]

That backdrop alone is insane, some sci-fic year 2323 stuff

[@Pofkeh]

This was my first watch at karate Combat and ive got to say the production looks absolutely insane! Great show

[@danielbeltranjr]

Karate combat is legit , the pit format is unique and brings a nostalgic sense of fighting. There’s a ton of karate style fighters u can throw in here

[@a.ihistory5879]

Yeah, not every fighter has a karate background necessarily. Pretty sure Benson Henderson and Pettis have taekwondo backgrounds

[@danielbeltranjr]

@a.ihistory5879 ehhh close enough

[@mikkey87]

Great fight, amazing trilogy by two legends in the sport

[@marcd1981]

Amazing for one side, anyway.

[@RollTideRoll_GSP]

Really close, competitive fight!

[@brownbeastoftheleaf3215]

Amazing 3-0 blowout

[@mikkey87]

@@marcd1981 I gave it to Benson after 3 but Pettis took the sudden death round

[@mikkey87]

@@brownbeastoftheleaf3215 yeah I had it 2-1 Benson but I do think Pettis took the sudden death round

[@sanusis1776]

I loved watching these two growing up. This kinda feels like watching some old pride fighter fighting in the UFC. But now it’s previous UFC fighters fighting in Karate Combat. Feeling nostalgic.

[@shmoore154]

Bas Rutten and GSP calling the fight? I love Bas, what a gem of a human.

[@lowlowseesee]

he's the most deadly sweetheart of all time. i have his bar fight instructional on dvd. its maaaaad funny

[@Chanel002-u7z]

yes this is a great new fight company

[@joshuadavila9290]

Also sounds like bear grylls lol

[@mrsullied]

Lol you guys are cooked. Bas is a slimey snake oil salesman that has a very loose relationship with the truth. Absolute worthless crook of a human.

[@gregtanner6543]

Thanks to these 2, we got to witness the Showtime Kick; one of the most legendary moments in combat sports history.

[@Junior-zp5gz]

Shot out to you guys for making this available!

[@ashiaqu643]

Both are good fighters both are legend, good to see both still fighting

[@micmeraz]

Great fight. I didn't think an overtime round was necessary. Thought Henderson won. But Pettis got that overtime round

[@vipe650r]

I completely agree. I was surprised the 6th round even happened. I'm not an educated viewer, though, my training is TKD.

[@Newborn3rrj]

I had first 2 Pettis next 2 Henderson 5th I thought could have went either way and I thought Pettis won the last

[@hadesmusic1175]

damn I didn't even know this happened. what a legendary fight

[@TRADERSLIFEBIT]

Congratulations on 1 million views on your video - $karate to the moon 🥋🚀🌕

[@CoreySendhagen]

Insane, I Remeber watching that final WEC fight cage kick where Pettis launched into the top and both entered storied careers. Prior to that I remember Pettis almost cutting cut and head kicking a dude flat on a mtv show

[@TreyParker318]

Exactly! I remember that show

[@DMadams-t1i]

Think it was called life of jinks

[@matoux317]

Wow, this was cool! Always knew about K.C. but never really was invested. If they keep doing legendary OG matchups like this, they could really up their ratings I bet. The aesthetic of the pit, the audience, and the futuristic digital backdrop stuff is pretty unique.

[@snakethepeg7828]

Wow. Pettis looks like hes been studying andy hug. What an absolute treat of a fight to watch free of charge✌️♥️

[@Soldeezy]

The threat of the show time kick was a thing of beauty

[@MickeyRegala]

I think Anthony Pettis is consistent with his nickname Showtime. He always tries to put on a good fight no matter what the arena. He has a commitment to his persona and I respect that. Great fight from these two legends.

[@honkyxadonis]

The presentation of this is fantastic, I instantly wanted to go to one of these as soon as I turned this on

[@7empestTv]

I wanna see Shogun Rua and Lyoto Machida finish their trilogy in Karate Combat

[@callsignpizza]

Hadn't really heard of this before. But I kind of dig the style. I will likely watch more events. Its a refreshing change from MMA.

[@zhihonghuang5203]

This is so COOL - stand up fighting - didn't know these guys fought in Karate Combat.

[@TRADERSLIFEBIT]

$KARATE TO THE MOON 🥋🚀🌕

[@yeahtbh.161]

Legend has it benson is still pacing up and down waiting to speak.

[@tonygiallombardo3381]

Props to Karate Combat for giving this fight out for free, super smart move in my opinion as a “casual” fan to this organization. Hopefully they read comments like this though, super cool to see this event put on - makes me want to tune in

[@edwardperkins36]

Champ vs champ fights are always an honor to watch

[@TheFireroom]

This is such a cool format

[@dventuresOfBill]

I haven't kept up KC for a bit and I come back to this? Pettis vs Henderson and I hear Bas Rutten and GSP commentating off jump? this is awesome! bravo across the board!

[@villainxp]

Can we PLEASE do more fights with sick backgrounds like that? God it’s like a real life Mortal Kombat stage.

[@philanthropicnightmare1206]

this was a dope event. Don't really get the space theme thing but I loved it. Unique and cool. Like an xbox 360 game lmao

[@JakeSelkirk]

That moon base background looks amazing. Wondering how they pulled that off?

[@robertm9490]

Man I think Benson won that fight. Respect to both guys though. True legends of the MMA world!

[@mikesmith7136]

He was Def robbed

[@Seansquatch7]

Was that last round a bonus or something? I thought it was over when they hugged it out like champs, then bam, another round

[@robertm9490]

@@Seansquatch7 yeah idk really. I heard them say it was part of the rules for the 6th round and whoever won that round won. Idk kinda weird rules set.

[@realife1542]

It was the commentary, for eg 12:20 - 12.35 Henderson throws like 20 punches and lands nothing but Pettis throws two straight right hands in the same time period which pops Henderson whole head back

[@johnnyringo2695]

¨think¨ so you dont know

[@BearvsTrout]

Thanks for presenting this fight for free!

[@WessyWoo100]

Benson Henderson is the freakin goat🥊😎💪🏽💯🥇🏆

[@calebalcala777]

This is actually really cool! I hope it sticks around long enough for some more match ups like this or better!🔥

[@odysseusnissan]

Props to both fighters coming to fight in shape and letting it all out. Close fight!

[@slinergumble3593]

yes! pettis finally looked like he trained for this fight

[@darkerthanblack1474]

hope more of this to come. amazing . and awesome

[@AaronOverEverything]

late.. but THIS did not disappoint.. great fight & much closer than expected..

[@richr909]

I really enjoyed watching this for the first time. I want see more ufc legends doing this.

[@RuudriickReborn]

The backgrounds are always fucking amazing and set the tone.

[@skaterrrdie]

When and where did this happen?! I remember watching these two fight in the WEC back in the day and then in the UFC. They two are both absolute legends.

[@Maruragakari]

Read the description and find out

[@HellusRaizen]

Who legend?

[@skaterrrdie]

​@@MaruragakariThank you kind douche nozzle

[@Insert.Name.Here.]

Can we get a timer somewhere on the screen??? It would be nice to know how much time is left in the rounds.

[@bossman674]

These two in their primes were legendary fighters. I miss this UFC era. Love a lot of the new fighters but that particular generation of fighters / era had some superstars.

[@austinwiebe2648]

If karate combat is signing ufc fighters than I have a request. Lyoto machida vs Anderson Silva. Make it happen

[@samtavakoli6682]

Pretty sure that will never happen since they are friends. I'd definitely watch Silva front kick Victor Belfort in the face again though, or maybe let Machida do it instead this time.

[@3knerds802]

@@samtavakoli6682now that is a sight i would pay to watch 😂

[@Stefanuzzo530]

Both legends, great fighters, true martial artists, trying their hand in a new format, both look great physically, and cardio too. 10 F'in years since they last threw down?? Damn. I'm digging this format as a lifelong combat sports fan....and what a fucking crew calling the fights. Bas is a real tough guy and an amazing martial artist, and GSP my favorite fight and all time GOAT.

[@historian3290]

So many guys from MMA can go into this organisation and make it even more popular. Wonderboy, Muslim Salikov, Holland etc would be good in this.

[@bzgau]

Tony Ferguson

[@rman229]

@@bzgauBruh

[@face-lf1ee]

Hell yea this is dope

[@GHO5T3DFreelance]

i love this karate combat man its dope asf , and gsp and bas .....perfect , what a fight shoutout hendo and showtime , A++

[@Mr.Utopian_]

This stadium looks straight outta a mortal kombat game wow!!

[@dixonbuttes]

Dude I love karate combat I’m so glad they did this

[@Anothermachine]

Never imagined I would see Pettis with a muffin top😮😂

[@0N3DR3AD]

Thicc*

[@Antmanwald0423]

It don’t take long.

[@radicaled8447]

I’m pretty sure he’s off what ever he was on that’s why his decline was so sharp.

[@JustahBurnehr]

Wtf are you mfs talking about?

[@radicaled8447]

@@JustahBurnehr he went from wheaty box shredded to love handle mcdojo master

[@ryanlefaivre3967]

Henderson should had won that fight. AP was hardly doing anything!

[@lake_cooper]

Did you not see the stats? 🤷‍♂️ Overwhelming... Strikes landed 105 to 68... Body strikes landed 32 to 22... Head strikes landed 68 to 30.

[@allistar420]

Pettis won every round, better boxing, landed more, and landed the better shots.

[@MrSammyG2]

Not as active as wanted him to be, just like he was in mma. But the precision of Pettis won him the fight

[@richardsewell8657]

All the clean shots came from pettis though.

[@Angel7black]

@@lake_cooperyoure right, but most of that striking advantage came from rounds 1 and 2. Round 3 got a bit murky though i gave it to Pettis and rounds 4 and 5 i gave to Henderson. Was a pretty close fight overall

[@BROWN83666]

This is sick ❤❤❤❤❤

[@cosmicbilly]

This is so dope! I love this, and the arena is badass!

[@marcd1981]

I don't understand the constant compliments for strikes that did not land. These commentators got excited when Henderson through a four punch combo. The problem is none of them landed. Then there was un uppercut/cross combination, and another commentator said, "Ooh, that was nice". Again, the combination did not land. It does not matter how well you throw a punch until that punch lands. I thought Henderson had won 3 rounds to 2, but if you go by the 6th alone, Pettis won. Especially since Henderson should have lost a point in that 6th, it was his third kick to Pettis' pomegranates.

[@alternativeharvey7]

I agree. I thought the exact same thing. Not landing but acting like it did. Oh well...great fight regardless. I'm really enjoying this platform

[@deadmouse28]

Mike was actually good as a commentator, pleasantly surprised

[@adeeshabandara9140]

BENSON HENDERSON is the real champ

[@MMA4Life-n6f]

LOVE HOW VOLK, DIAZ AND GSP WERE THERE

[@donaldgallegos5857]

THIS FIGHT WAS A DRAW !!! KARATE COMBAT - STUPID RULES 🥊

[@reviewforthetube6485]

This is an awesome program man. The setup the places its done in. The background in the place. Just all top top notch. This truely could compete with the ufc just in a different way. Extremely good cameras and camera men. Just clearly no corners cut. Also ill recognize that voice anywyere is that really mike from logan and mikes poscast on here commentating? Wow didnt expect that lol.

[@fenomnx]

such a banger event

[@zeedapezant]

Doesn't matter who won or lost because both men left a performance that children can look up to, warrior examples.

[@WeAgreeToDisagree1]

Geez between GSP and Bas I finally just turned on subtitles😂

[@owenions]

I felt like Ben had some in the tank at the end. Wish he would have been more aggressive in the early rounds.

[@vipe650r]

I don't agree. You don't play fast and loose with someone like Pettis, especially with the history and understanding they have of one another. I think he fought smart and was the superior fighter. I honestly don't understand why the 6th round even happened.

[@1Goldie]

​​@@vipe650rI thought that, but the fight stats say Petis landed like 40 more shots overall..... 😳

[@SolusFather]

@@1Goldiestats never tell the full picture, I’m not as educated on this sport, but for MMA at least, damage trumps all

[@Zy-goat]

@@SolusFather Facts and so many shots were glancing, didn't land clean, or landed an the arm or chest. Plus everyone knows strike stats are rarely ever accurate dude cmon. Benson took that imho.

[@anasshahid224]

Showtime Pettis and Benson Henderson, two legends. Great match up 👏👏👏👏

[@deadhands1981]

The problem with benson is like most of the time he strikes its like at the last moment he wants to pull back. Its like punching scared. Its weird. Same habit he does when he was still in mma.

[@TrustYourguts-o4e]

Some people don't like being punched In the face too much. And Pettis got KO power, remember the superman punch against Wonderboy

[@EdwinKimani-m2n]

This must be one of the best fights ive ever watched.😊

[@lowlowseesee]

amazing production value

[@TheGangstaman10]

Great match and great event. The final round was needed

[@chefntoast]

I do agree Benson won...but pettis looked bigger and slower , and still, was an amazing fight

[@SPCPerez19Delta]

first 30 seconds and I"m like daaaamn Pettis is out of shape...but would still wipe the floor with me LOL

[@orlandowilliamson691]

Pettis was always a little chubby but athletic ASF still 😂

[@MrHatchiFuto86]

Hope this gets big this was legit entertaining to watch

[@theelusiveman9706]

Amazing stuff here, would love to see more UFC guys.

[@AydinHero]

Good fight gents!

[@FreddyKrugerGloves]

Damn that was a fucking cool event 🤩 I love the stage, legit gave me mortal combat vibes 😍 And what a great fight, i scored it way closer than what they did but🤔 Then again, i’m not a judge😅

[@TRADERSLIFEBIT]

At the beginning of the video, even the fighters showed the logo of $karate, $karate to the moon!😎

[@MichaelSpikes-pv6kl]

Good video

[@theholymackerel072]

What a great promotion. Great job, Bas.

[@TheMmapirate]

We are so fortunate to enjoy showtime and smooth perform!! Big thank you to Karate Combat!!

[@CEOofSleep]

Wanna see Wonderboy compete here

[@slavmain4845]

2:39 Roblox sound?

[@ev0wat]

You can see age has caught up with both of them unfortunately.

[@tonyattardo9350]

Idk, it’s not unfortunate in my eyes, but kind of beautiful. The young guns meeting again and, yes being slower and a little busted, put on a great show as the old lions. Neither was brutally ko’d and each fight builds on their legacy. Nothing lasts forever.

[@CinarEzen]

I hope that karate combat will grow.

[@WarriorMichelle57]

What?! Where have I been?! How did I not know about this?!! I subscribed!

[@WunHitWonder]

How does Benson not age? The dude looks the exact same he did 10 plus years ago!

[@jamespark3448]

Korean and black. 😅

[@FoxUnitNell]

​@@jamespark3448was going to mention that, I bet he eats more seafood than livestock other then chicken and likely in smaller portions with more grains like rice and steamed veggies.

[@WunHitWonder]

@@FoxUnitNell Gonna switch my race and diet now lol.

[@FoxUnitNell]

@@WunHitWonder lol

[@raphaelhudson]

The last round rule is really stupid . Mainly because it should not have gone to a final round, Henderson clearly won and then he performed worse in the final round , so what

[@BestPropTutorials]

Ya, that was the only thing I thought was weird as well. It was a close fight but Benson was generally the better looking fighter

[@vipe650r]

I have to agree. Even having a sudden death round if necessary, it clearly wasn't necessary. The difference in control, activity, effective strikes, etc. seemed quite clearly significant in Henderson's favor. I don't understand that decision at all.

[@Matt-ou2ns]

I like the extension round but for this fight I feel it wasn’t necessary. We do extension rounds in Kyokushin if it’s to close to make a decision but it doesn’t cancel out all the previous rounds. I don’t like how they do that here.

[@JAHKARTEL841]

Thanks to martial arts I have overcame anxiety martial arts is not a hobby it’s a way of life My sister trains at one of the Gracie gyms here in the Uk she has her belts at Bjj and she’s really good I think shed do well obviously not here as it karate but I’m ufc she’d do well as a female fighter

[@dannyVulture]

Did your sister get to practice any striking arts to round out her grappling skills? Cheers

[@JAHKARTEL841]

@@dannyVulture I think she did I’ll ask her and comment back tomo thanks for the question

[@JAHKARTEL841]

@@dannyVulture yes she can strike she did that with her coach-team but she I think has a striking coach etc so she’s good at all I’d say

[@JAHKARTEL841]

@@dannyVulture hey man just confirm she does also little wrestling and judo

[@ChristopherAKennedy]

This was awesome! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@michaeltrimble7680]

Gosh that was close. Incredible match!

[@kopes28]

Wtf is mike majlak doing commentating