The featured prelim bout is a rematch of the 2013 affair between these two fighters that immediately preceded Showtime’s lightweight title victory over Benson Henderson.

Round 1

The fight gets off to a slow start as the first legit strike (body shot by Pettis) isn’t landed for about a minute and a half. Pettis with several nice body shots early. A jumping kick by Pettis is turned into a takedown by Cowboy. Cowboy initially shows good top control from the side but Cowboy stands up and decides to let Pettis back to his feet. A good front kick by Cowboy but Pettis lands a hard counter jab to stop Cowboy in his tracks.

Seattle Fights round score – 10-9 Pettis

Round 2

Pettis lands a good right hand early. Cowboy is starting to show some bad swelling under his left eye. Good 1-2 by Pettis with the left hand appearing to stun Cowboy. Cowboy then lands a solid counter right hand and follows later with a solid body kick. Pettis, not to be outdone, then lands two good body kicks of his own. Cowboy then hits a takedown that was well-timed. But Pettis is able to work his way back to his feet while along the fence near the end of the round.

Seattle Fights round score – 10-9 Pettis

Round 3

Cowboy with a flush body kick to start the round. Pettis then lands a strong left hand. A nice combo by Cowboy with the 2 landing hard. Big kick to the body by Pettis. Cowboy then lands a hard knee. Unfortunately, Pettis hits Cerrone with an eye poke that the referee misses and Pettis presses forward landing several hard shots while Cowboy was protesting to the ref. Cowboy later lands a clean head kick (shin to face) that Pettis appears to immediately shrug off. Pettis lands a hard left hand counter. Pettis then lands a hard body kick. The fighters provide an entertaining flurry of activity to end the fight.

Seattle Fights round score – 10-9 Cerrone

Official decision – Unanimous decision for Pettis (all three judges 29-28)