UFC 136: Anthony Pettis Looks to Bounce Back Against Jeremy Stephens

Another bout has been added to the stacked UFC 136 card with MMAJunkie.com reporting that former WEC Lightweight Champion Anthony Pettis is set to take on Jeremy Stephens in a preliminary card fight.

Pettis, 0-1 in the UFC and 13-2 overall, is coming off a grueling decision loss to Clay Guida in his UFC debut in June.

Guida landed a bunch of takedowns but was unable to advance his position while defending a barrage of submission attacks from Pettis' guard.

Prior to the loss, Pettis was riding a four-fight win streak, including a highlight filled victory over Ben Henderson at WEC 53.  Pettis won the last WEC lightweight title and gained viral fame with his fifth round "Showtime Kick."

Stephens, 7-5 in the UFC and 20-6 overall, is riding a two-fight win streak of his own, recently defeating Danny Downes at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale via decision.

In January, Stephens bounced back from a split-decision loss to Melvin Guillard by knocking out Marcus Davis in the third round at UFC 125.  The win earned Stephens Knockout of the Night honors for the third time in his career.

UFC 136 also features two title fights between lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and challenger Gray Maynard as well as a featherweight title fight with champ Jose Aldo taking on top contender Kenny Florian.

The event is set to take place on October 8 in Houston, Texas.

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