WATCH: When Anthony Pettis Floored Donald Cerrone With a Vicious Body Kick

After weeks of struggle and a series of cancellations, UFC President Dana White has finally managed to make UFC 249 a reality. Among some of the greatest fights, we will ever witness lies a rematch between Anthony Pettis and Donald Cerrone.

Cerrone and Pettis went toe to toe back in January 2013. Pettis managed to bag a win that night, dropping Cerrone two and a half minutes into the first round.

Pettis going into the fight boasted of a record of 16-2. Cerrone, on the other hand, going into the fight was at 19-4-0-1.

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Cerrone ahead of his fight was looking to use his height to his advantage over Pettis. However, Pettis had his own ammunition locked and loaded.

Cerrone was unable to find his bearings inside the octagon since the first bell. It left him vulnerable with clear weaknesses for Pettis to exploit. A body kick brought to the side brought Donald Cerrone down, making Pettis the first man to knock him out.

Following his win over Cerrone, Pettis went on to win the lightweight title after submitting Benson Henderson. Pettis managed to defend that title once before getting dethroned by Rafael Dos Anjos.

Why the Donald Cerrone vs Anthony Pettis Fight Is Not to Be Ignored at UFC 249

Even though the UFC 249 fight card features two title fights and a series of high profile fighters, Cerrone vs Pettis 2 is a fight you would not want to miss. The fans who have followed their careers through these know that this fight is one for the highlight reel.

Not only are Cerrone and Pettis two of the most accurate strikers, but they are also fighters with high-rate finishers. In addition, there is always a possibility that we might get to see another one of Pettis’ off-the-cage ninja kicks. And who wouldn’t want to see that again?

Other than that, Donald Cerrone vs Anthony Pettis is the only real grudge match on the card, considering multiple statements made by Cerrone accusing Pettis of ducking fights.

Unsurprisingly, Pettis didn’t take to these comments too kindly. Therefore, this fight gives him the opportunity to settle this matter, once and for all.

Do you think Cerrone can bag a win this time or will the fight end the way it ended the last time they fought?