Anthony Pettis News
Former UFC lightweight champ Anthony Pettis is suing USADA
Harry Kettle - January 14, 2020
UFC 246 star Anthony Pettis has revealed that he is using USADA after cutting his finger whilst providing a drug test sample before UFC 241. Pettis, who will be fighting this weekend in Las Vegas, was referencing an incident that took place a matter of hours before his fight against Nate Diaz this past summer which, in the eyes of some, could have wound up impacting some areas of the fight.
UFC 246 | Diego Ferreira believes it will come down to 'who wants it more' against Anthony Pettis
Cole Shelton - January 13, 2020
Diego Ferreira is days out from arguably the biggest fight of his career. He will take on Anthony Pettis in the UFC 246 pay-per-view opener this Saturday in Las Vegas. With a win, the Brazilian might just enter the lightweight rankings. Although Pettis, who is the former WEC and UFC lightweight champion is a big name, this was not an opponent Ferreira expected to get. Instead, he originally asked for Alexander Hernandez, but is happy with the Pettis matchup.
Breaking! Anthony Pettis will return to lightweight on January 18
Christopher Taylor - November 25, 2019
Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis will return to the 155-pound division on January 18, this after a two-fight stint at welterweight. ”Showtime” will be squaring off with Diego Ferreira in his lightweight return, MMAJunkie’s Farah Hannoun broke the news moments ago on Twitter.
Gilbert Burns calls for fight with Anthony Pettis
Cole Shelton - November 11, 2019
Gilbert Burns has his eyes set on Anthony Pettis for his next fight. Burns, who is on a four-fight winning streak, has taken back-to-back short notice fights at welterweight. There, he handed Alexey Kunchenko his first loss as a pro and followed that up with a decision win over Gunnar Nelson to enter the top-15 of the division.
VIDEO | Anthony Pettis and Ali Abdelaziz allegedly separated by police
Chris Taylor - October 12, 2019
Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis and Dominance MMA owner Ali Abdelaziz were forced to be separated at last night’s PFL event in Las Vegas. Late yesterday evening reports surfaced that there had been a physical altercation between Ali Abdelaziz and First Round Management Vice President Abe Kawa.
Anthony Pettis sets sights on Diego Sanchez fight
Tom Taylor - September 17, 2019
Anthony Pettis is riding a loss to Nate Diaz, but still feels like he’s in a good place in his career. Currently competing at welterweight, but well within reach of the lightweight division, he believes he’s got lots of interesting options going forward. One of those options is lightweight and welterweight veteran Diego Sanchez.
Anthony Pettis responds to backlash surrounding Masvidal-Askren KO comment
Tom Taylor - August 19, 2019
Anthony Pettis and Ben Askren are training partners at Roufusport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. So, it’d be safe to assume Pettis was was disappointed when Askren was brutally knocked out by Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239. Yet that’s not what Pettis told Masvidal’s training partner Yoel Romero.
VIDEO | Nate Diaz uses ‘The Stockton Slap’ at UFC 241
Natasha Hooper - August 19, 2019
Nate Diaz’ signature ‘Stockton slap’ was back on display against his opponent Anthony Pettis at UFC 241. The welterweight fighters went at it for three rounds, with Diaz ultimately securing the unanimous decision victory. In the midst of the fight, Diaz certainly did his Stockton homies proud with his signature move.
PHOTO | Anthony Pettis broke foot in first round against Nate Diaz at UFC 241
Adam D Martin - August 18, 2019
UFC lightweight Anthony Pettis broke his foot in the first round of his UFC 241 co-main event bout against Nate Diaz, which he lost via unanimous decision. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani reported that Duke Roufus, the coach of Pettis, told him that Pettis broke his foot and might need surgery. Pettis will know more about the severity of his injury once he goes back home to Milwaukee.
UFC 241 bonuses: Anthony Pettis and Nate Diaz fail to collect
Adam D Martin - August 18, 2019
Despite putting on one of the most entertaining fights at UFC 241, Nate Diaz and Anthony Pettis were not rewarded with a post-fight bonus check. The UFC revealed the bonus winners following the event. The following fighters won $50,000 each. Take a look below.
Dana White reacts to Nate Diaz defeating Anthony Pettis and calling out Jorge Masvidal
Chris Taylor - August 18, 2019
UFC President Dana White spoke to media following the conclusion of tonight’s UFC 241 event, where he shared his thoughts on Nate Diaz vs. Anthony Pettis. Speaking with members of the media backstage, White had the following to say about ‘The Stockton Slugger’ eanring a unanimous decision victory over ‘Showtime’ this evening.
Anthony Pettis reacts following loss to Nate Diaz at UFC 241
Natasha Hooper - August 17, 2019
In tonight’s co-main event, former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis squared off against Nate Diaz in the UFC 241 welterweight bout. It marked Pettis’ second fight at welterweight, this after he scored a sensation knockout victory over Stephen Thompson in his division debut this past March in Nashville.
Pros react to Nate Diaz vs. Anthony Pettis at UFC 241
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
Tonight’s UFC 241 co-main event featured a welterweight battle between former lightweight standouts Nate Diaz and Anthony Pettis. ‘Showtime’ entered the bout looking to build off the momentum of his spectacular knockout victory over Stephen Thompson in his welterweight debut at March’s UFC event in Nashville.
UFC 241 Results: Nate Diaz defeats Anthony Pettis (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
The co-main event of UFC 241 features a welterweight battle between former lightweight standouts Nate Diaz and Anthony Pettis. ‘Showtime’ is coming off a spectacular knockout victory over Stephen Thompson in his welterweight debut at March’s UFC Nashville event.
UFC 241 Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
The Octagon returns to Anaheim this evening for UFC 241, a pay-per-view event headlined by a heavyweight title fight rematch between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic. Cormier and Miocic first met at UFC 226 in July of 2018, with ‘DC’ emerging victorious by way of first round knockout, thus claiming the promotions heavyweight championship.
Anthony Pettis wants to smoke weed with Nate Diaz after UFC 241
Adam Martin - August 17, 2019
Anthony Pettis says that he and Nate Diaz aren’t cool, but he would still like to smoke some weed with him after they fight at UFC 241. TMZ Sports spoke to Pettis before this weekend’s blockbuster pay-per-view event, and Pettis said he would like to burn one with Diaz after the fight.
Dana Cam reveals intense UFC 241 staredowns
Christopher Taylor - August 16, 2019
The Octagon returns to Anaheim, California tomorrow night for the promotions UFC 241 pay-per-view event. The fight card is headlined by a heavyweight title fight rematch featuring current champ Daniel Cormier taking on former division kingpin Stipe Miocic.
Jorge Masvidal: If Nate Diaz fight is offered 'we're taking it'
Tom Taylor - August 16, 2019
If Nate Diaz defeats Anthony Pettis at UFC 241 this weekend, he can potentially look forward to another huge fight in the welterweight division, as top contender Jorge Masvidal is more than willing to compete against him. “In a heartbeat, we’re signing,” Masvidal told The Mac Life when asked how he’d react of a fight with Diaz was offered (transcript via MMA Junkie). “I’ve been chasing the belt for 16 years, but that’s such a fight for me, for the fans, for the sport, and it’s two Latin dogs just going at it. We haven’t seen that in the sport too much. We need to see it. You’re just going to lock up two dogs in the cage and let them go. Let’s find out what happens. That’s a fight I would love. If that fight gets offered, we’re taking it.”