Watch UFC 164: Henderson vs. Pettis

UFC 164: Henderson vs. Pettis is a highly anticipated mixed martial arts event held on August 31, 2013, at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The event, which is the fourth UFC hosted in Wisconsin, is headlined by two of the most skilled lightweight fighters, Benson Henderson and Anthony Pettis. The main event is a rematch between Henderson and Pettis, both former lightweight champions. The two fighters previously met at the WEC 53 event in 2010, where Pettis famously executed his famous “Showtime kick” to defeat Henderson and win the WEC lightweight title. The rematch between the two fighters that night would determine the new UFC Lightweight Champion.

The co-main event sees Josh Barnett and Frank Mir battle it out in a heavyweight match-up. The winner of this competition likely moves one step closer to getting a crack at the UFC Heavyweight Championship. These two heavyweight fighters have a combined 64 professional fights in mixed martial arts, and both are known for their grappling and submission skills.

Also on the main card is Chad Mendes, who is considered one of the best featherweights in the world, taking on Clay Guida, who has a fighting style that is centered around wrestling and grappling. Guida is an experienced fighter with over 40 fights under his belt, and this matchup marks Mendes' return to the octagon after his title fight loss to Jose Aldo in January 2013.

In addition to the above fights, other notable matches on the card include Louis Gaudinot vs. Tim Elliott in the flyweight division and Pascal Krauss vs. hyun Gyu Lim in the welterweight division.

The UFC 164 event is not only exciting due to the high caliber of fights on the card, but it also represents a unique opportunity for the fighters. The event marks the first time that UFC has held a pay-per-view event on a Sunday night. This decision is aimed at expanding the reach of the event both among viewers as well as fighters. The Sunday night schedule makes it possible for a large population of the world to watch UFC even if they can't on Saturdays.

With the event having a lot of hype surrounding it, the fighters stepped up to the plate and delivered some of the most exciting and dramatic fights the UFC has ever seen. Once the fighters were inside the octagon, each match did not disappoint. Every fight was extremely competitive and thrilling to watch, with several ending in a dramatic finish. Fans were on the edge of their seats throughout the night, eager to see what would happen next.

In the end, Anthony Pettis delivered yet another spectacular performance to defeat Benson Henderson and become the new UFC Lightweight Champion. The fight was back-and-forth all the way, with both fighters demonstrating the high level of skills and athleticism that had got them to this point in their careers. Pettis secured the title after locking in an armbar submission in the fifth round, a move that capped off a memorable fight and evening.

Other fights that stood out on the card included the Josh Barnett vs. Frank Mir heavyweight contest. Barnett controlled the fight from the beginning, overpowering Mir physically and earning a convincing victory in the first round.

Overall, the UFC 164: Henderson vs. Pettis event was an incredible night of mixed martial arts action. The fighters brought their best to the octagon, delivering a series of fights that will be remembered for a long time to come. Fans and critics alike were left in awe of the skill and bravery on display, and the event served as a fantastic reminder of why UFC remains one of the most exciting sports organizations in the world.

UFC 164: Henderson vs. Pettis is a 2013 action movie with a runtime of 2 hours and 57 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.5.