Anthony Pettis News
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.
Coach: Anthony Pettis vs. Donald Cerrone rematch verbally agreed upon
Mike Heck - October 22, 2019
For those wondering what will be next for Anthony Pettis and Donald Cerrone following their recent losses, it appears as if the two fan favorite fighters are on a collision course once again. According to Pettis’ head coach Duke Roufus via Facebook, both “Showtime” and “Cowboy” have verbally agreed to meet each other on a future card, inside the UFC Octagon. Pettis and Cerrone competed at January 2013’s UFC on FOX 6 card in a fight Pettis won via first round TKO.
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 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.
What's next for the stars of UFC 241?
Cole Shelton - August 19, 2019
UFC 241 has come and gone. In the main event of this stacked pay-per-view card, we saw Stipe Miocic challenge Daniel Cormier for the heavyweight title. The card also featured the return of the fan favorite Nate Diaz, who took on Anthony Pettis in the co-main event. In the end, Miocic TKO’d Cormier in the fourth round to reclaim the heavyweight title. Diaz, meanwhile, beat Pettis by unanimous decision to get back into the win column.
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.
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.
Nate Diaz reacts to his win over Anthony Pettis, issues challenge to Jorge Masvidal
Natasha Hooper - August 17, 2019
Nate Diaz picked up a massive win over former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis tonight in Anaheim. The Stockton native was returning to action for the first time in three years in this evenings co-main event against ‘Showtime’.
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 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.
Ben Askren reacts after video footage shows Anthony Pettis saying he was happy about Jorge Masvidal KO
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
UFC standouts Anthony Pettis and Ben Askren train together on a regular basis at Roufusport Gym in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. So it came as big surprise to many, including Askren, when video footage leaked of Pettis telling Yoel Romero that he was happy to see Jorge Masvidal win at UFC 239.
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.
Anthony Pettis suspects 'something was said' before Conor McGregor threw punch
Tom Taylor - August 16, 2019
Anthony Pettis — like most members of the MMA community — saw the video of Conor McGregor punching an older man inside a bar in Ireland. Speaking to MMA Junkie at UFC 241 media day ahead of his fight with Nate Diaz, Pettis shared his thoughts on this incident. He says he’s not rushing to judgement as the video doesn’t reveal what the man said to McGregor before the punch was thrown.
Anthony Pettis on Nate Diaz: 'Where's he gonna beat me at?'
Fernando Quiles - August 15, 2019
Anthony Pettis doesn’t see how Nate Diaz can get the upper hand on him. A highly anticipated welterweight clash will come to fruition this Saturday night (Aug. 17). Pettis vs. Diaz will be the co-main event of UFC 241. “Showtime” is looking to capitalize off his second-round knockout win over Stephen Thompson, while Diaz hopes to prove he’s still a viable threat to the UFC’s elite.