WEC 50: Pettis thinks of the roller in difficulty on the ground

 

Anthony Pettis is the new breed in MMA. The baby first fought professionally at the age of 20 years and he has been training in all aspects of sport. Pettis is about as well-rounded as it gets. Shane Roller is a little more old school, arriving at MMA backdrop of wrestling decorated. So with a title shot on the line, we discover Wednesday night if Roller grappling will be enough to get from one of the best weapons of young sport.

Pettis (WEC 10-1, 3-1) SA goal of Roller is get the fight on land, but that is only one element that must master the former wrestler of Oklahoma State.

"If he takes me he has to control me," Pettis [told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]. "I feel that I am a little more dangerous on my back than he expects".

Pettis is rangy and his legs are dangerous from below. Scored five wins, two presentation by triangle choke. on the flip side, Roller (WEC 8-2, 5-1) was dynamite in controlling his opponents once the struggle hitting the deck.In his last two battles, his wrestling allowed him to dominate two rising stars, Anthony Njokuani and Danny Castillo. After pounding away on the ground, he scored the victory chokes rear-naked in both fighting.

Pettis tried to mimic the skills of the Roller set by a training with another former Big 12 wrestling star Ben Askren.A 2008 Olympian and two-time NCAA champion, is actually a wrestler Askren level up roller and just won 2 Bellator Fighting championship season at welterweight.

"I feel like I've broken some barriers in this training camp," he [told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]."I'm in good shape and I am a better athlete. I feel like I have become another fighter.Everything is perfectly sharp. "

Both Pettis and Roller are under the impression that the winner of this fight Gets a champ WEC lightweight shot Ben Henderson.

WEC 50 weigh-ins(Courtesy MMA Junkie):
Versus Card(9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. ET)

Dominick Cruz (134) vs Joseph pengurnian Pingat-Pingat (134)
Anthony Pettis (155) vs Shane Roller (156)
Chad Mendes (145) vs. Cub Swanson (146)
Scott Jorgensen (135) vs Brad Pickett (136)
Zach Micklewright (156) vs Bart Palaszewski (156)

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Maciej Jewtuszko (155) vs Anthony Njokuani (154)
Mackens Semerzier (146) vs. Javier Vazquez (145)
Dave Jansen (156) vs Ricardo Lamas (155)
Bryan caraway (145) vs Fredson Paixao (145)
Danny Castillo (156) vs Dustin Poirier (156).

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Lashley must obtain from Griggs ground fight high profile

 

Scott Coker certainly wants to see Chad Griggs engage in a good fight against Bobby Lashley. But must be Coker thinking, "don't get too froggy Mr. Griggs." After all, he took Lashley, a great signed Free-Agent back in early 2009 slow, along a path with the target you hopes to be some clashes mega-money for the star of former pro wrestling. The payoff for Strikeforce could come in the form of Lashley against another former WWE star Dave Batista or one of the big boys atop heavyweight division of promotion.

The hard part is avoiding looking for Lashley in front of the little known Griggs.

"The hardest thing about him (Griggs) you do not know much about the guy at all," said Anderson."Is another opponent. Has a very impressive record. Is going to be a good challenge for me to return from the long break. "

Lashley (5-0) last fought in January make quick work of Wes Sims. Some fans MMA and bloggers were frustrated by the slow path Lashley taking. Coker and Lashley seems happy with where he is.From Las Vegas Sun:

"I always told me, ' what Bobby is going to look like in 18 months? '" Coker said. "With his athletic ability and wrestling, the sky's the limit ".A guy who has to get through is Chad. That has got to be the first thing that is at the top of her mind.As you all know, (Strikeforce) has some of the heavyweights top worldwide, and adapts Bobby right there. "

And now Lashley is talking about moving into five main Strikeforce. a jolt of confidence gained from working with UFC title contender Cain Velasquez and companion Strikeforce heavyweight perspective at the American Academy well-regarded Kickboxing in San Jose.

"Cain is probably the best heavyweight there is now," said Anderson. "You got to be ready training with him.The guy had great conditioning and was good mixing with him and [...] Cormier.

"We've had some great practice sessions, and I know that my conditioning isn't going to be a factor."

That is good to hear. why so much as another fighter brawny Shane Carwin, where previously there were questions about cardio of Lashley if struggles to enter the second and third rounds. Lashley was only for the second round once in five fighting.

What's next? Should push a promotion Strikeforce Lashley-Batista only cash? Or, at age 34, Lashley goes more interested to promote his career MMA legitimate?

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