Take a deeper look at the highly-anticipated rematch between Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler and the lightweight title fight between Anthony Pettis and Gilbert Melendez. The warriors battle it out for the crown at UFC 181 on December 6 in Las Vegas.
Video: UFC 181 Extended Preview
At UFC 171 Hendricks and Lawler fought to a very close decision, with Hendricks getting the judges nod and earning himself the status of welterweight champion. In that bout, the champ suffered a torn bicep and underwent surgery. The UFC 181 match-up will be Hendricks’ first title defense. Lawler has fought twice since the loss, winning a TKO against Jake Ellenberger and taking Matt Brown to a judges decision.
Pettis has been sidelined due to nagging injuries since August 2013. This will also be his first title defense following his UFC 164 submission victory over Benson Henderson. Melendez is 1-1 inside the Octagon, with his most recent fight being a unanimous decision victory against Diego Sanchez in October of 2013.
The betting lines on both these fights are very close.
Check out the UFC 181 extended preview below, thanks to UFC.com.
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