Within the closing minute of a memorable 5-round affair, with the result nonetheless very much doubtful, Pettis ran up the aspect of the cage, sprang forward in a single fluid motion and delivered a clean kick to the top of WEC light-weight king Benson Henderson. The blow dropped the champion flat, and although it did not end the struggle, it paved the way in which to a unanimous decision for Pettis in the WEC fifty three headliner.