Anthony Pettis Explained

Anthony Pettis
Nickname:Showtime
Birth Name:Anthony Paul Pettis[1]
Birth Date:27 January 1987
Birth Place:Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
Height:5 ft 10 in
Weight:155 lb
Weight Class:Welterweight (170 lbs) (2008, 2019–2020)
Lightweight (155 lbs) (2007–2016, 2017–2018, 2020, 2021–present)
Featherweight (145 lbs) (2016)
Cruiserweight (2023)
Reach:72+1/2 in[2]
Stance:Orthodox [3]
Fighting Out Of:Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Team:Roufusport
Trainer:Duke Roufus
Rank:3rd dan black belt in Taekwondo[4]
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Daniel Wanderley[5]
Years Active:2007–present
Mma Kowin:11
Mma Subwin:8
Mma Decwin:6
Mma Koloss:2
Mma Subloss:3
Mma Decloss:9
Am Win:3
Am Kowin:1
Box Win:1
Box Loss:1
Boxrec:1136062
Sherdog:26627
Relatives:Sergio Pettis (brother)

Anthony Paul Pettis (born January 27, 1987) is an American professional mixed martial artist, and professional boxer.[6] Pettis formerly fought in the Welterweight, Lightweight, and Featherweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Professional Fighters League (PFL). He is a former UFC Lightweight Champion. Pettis was also the final WEC Lightweight Champion prior to the promotion being merged into the UFC.

Early life

Pettis was born on January 27, 1987, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Annette (née Garcia) and Eugene Pettis Jr. He grew up in the south side of Milwaukee, along with his older brother, Reynaldo Pettis and younger brother, Sergio Pettis, who fights in the flyweight division.[7]

Pettis is of Mexican ancestry. His grandfather, Eugenio Pérez, anglicized the family name from Pérez to Pettis to avoid discrimination. Pettis attended Dominican High School.[8] [9]

He started training in taekwondo and boxing at the age of 5. When he went to train mixed martial arts at Roufusport, he already had a 3rd degree black belt in taekwondo. He later trained in capoeira.[10] [11]

On November 12, 2003, Pettis' father was stabbed to death by a robber at a friend's house. Pettis felt detached as a result and didn't practice martial arts for several years. After his older brother became the first male in the family to graduate high school, Pettis was encouraged by a school nun to enroll at the Kenosha Fire Academy and subsequently became a firefighter.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Pettis began training in MMA in 2006 after an open house at Roufusport MMA Academy. After compiling a 3-0 record as an amateur, he made his professional MMA debut in January 2007 and won via submission in 36 seconds. Pettis compiled a record of 8–0 in all fights being held by Adam Sandoval and Duke Roufus before debuting with the World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC), winning the Gladiator Fighting Series Lightweight Championship. His last fight before joining the WEC was a short notice welterweight bout.[12]

Pettis also has a professional kickboxing background. In MMA, Pettis is known for his smooth and technical fighting style, as well as his athletic feats and wide range of techniques.

Pettis was coached by kickboxer and MMA trainer Duke Roufus and is a member of Roufusport where he trained with fighters Alan Belcher, Erik Koch, Ben Rothwell, Ben Askren, and Danny Downes.[13]

Before joining the WEC, Pettis went to tryouts but did not make it to the show.[14]

WEC

2009

Pettis was expected to make his promotional debut against Anthony Njokuani on April 5, 2009, at WEC 40.[15] However, Pettis pulled out of the fight with a hand injury and was replaced by Bart Palaszewski.[16]

Pettis made his WEC debut at WEC 41 on June 7, 2009, where he defeated Mike Campbell via first-round triangle choke.[17]

He was then expected to fight Rob McCullough at WEC 44 on November 18, 2009, but was pulled off the card with an undisclosed injury.[18] [19]

Pettis suffered his first professional loss on December 19, 2009, at WEC 45, dropping a split decision to Bart Palaszewski.[20] [21]

2010

Pettis rebounded from the loss with a head-kick KO victory over Danny Castillo on March 6, 2010, at WEC 47, earning Knockout of the Night honors.[22] [23] [24] Training for the fight, as well as Pettis's family life, were both documented on an episode of the MTV show World of Jenks.[7]

Pettis suffered almost no damage in the bout with Castillo and made a quick return at WEC 48 on April 24, 2010, against Alex Karalexis, replacing Zack Micklewright on short notice.[25] He won the fight via submission in the second round.[26]

Pettis faced Shane Roller on August 18, 2010, at WEC 50.[27] Pettis surprised many by taking down Roller multiple times and frustrating him with fast-paced scrambles. Pettis displayed diversity in his striking with two Capoeira kicks, the martelo and the aú batido.[28] [29] [30] After several submission attempts, Pettis secured a fight-ending triangle choke in the closing seconds of the fight, earning a Submission of the Night bonus.[31]

His last WEC fight came against Benson Henderson on December 16, 2010, at WEC 53 for the WEC Lightweight Championship.[32] The fight was closely contested throughout, providing back and forth action, both standing and on the ground. Late in the fifth round Pettis ran up the cage, jumped off it, then connected with a flying switch kick that knocked down Henderson. Sports reporters later named this the Showtime Kick.[33] [34] Pettis won the fight via unanimous decision (48–47, 49–46, 48–47) to become the final WEC Lightweight Champion. The fight was also awarded as Fight of the Night which won Henderson and Pettis an extra $10,000.[35]

UFC

2010

In October 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As part of the merger, a majority of the WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC.[36]

Pettis was expected to face the winner of Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard, which took place at UFC 125.[37] However, the bout was declared a draw, and Edgar–Maynard 3 was scheduled for UFC 130, but both fighters sustained injuries before the fight, which was postponed.[38]

2011

Instead of waiting for the winner of Edgar/Maynard 3, Pettis faced Clay Guida on June 4 at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale.[39] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[40] [41]

Pettis next faced Jeremy Stephens on October 8 at UFC 136.[42] Pettis won the closely contested bout via unanimous decision.[43]

2012

Pettis faced Joe Lauzon on February 25 at UFC 144.[44] He won the fight via knockout in round one.[45] His performance earned Knockout of the Night honors.[46]

2013

After spending the majority of 2012 recovering from a litany of injuries,[47] [48] [49] Pettis faced Donald Cerrone on January 26, 2013, at UFC on Fox 6.[50] He won the fight via TKO in round one.[51] The performance also earned Pettis Knockout of the Night honors.[52] After the victory, Dana White said he was "sold" on Pettis and admitted that after Benson Henderson against Gilbert Melendez on UFC on Fox 7, Pettis was to be the next to fight for the lightweight title.[53]

On February 5, it was announced that Pettis would not wait for a title shot at lightweight, and would instead be dropping down to 145 pounds to challenge featherweight champion, José Aldo on August 3 at UFC 163.[54] However, on June 14, Dana White announced that Pettis had pulled out of the Aldo bout with a serious knee injury, and that Aldo would instead defend the title against Chan Sung Jung.[55]

A few weeks later after a quick recovery, it was announced on July 12 that Pettis would replace TJ Grant in a rematch for the UFC Lightweight Championship against Benson Henderson on August 31 at UFC 164.[56] Pettis defeated Henderson via armbar submission in the first round to claim the UFC Lightweight Title. The win also earned Pettis his first Submission of the Night bonus award in the UFC.[57]

Pettis was expected to make his first title defense against TJ Grant on December 14 at UFC on Fox 9.[58] However, Grant revealed in mid-September that he had yet to be medically cleared after suffering a concussion in training and would not be eligible to compete on December 14.[59] Pettis was then expected to face Josh Thomson at the event.[60] However, the bout was canceled in mid-November after Pettis pulled out of the bout citing a knee injury.[61]

2014

Pettis was selected to serve as a coach on The Ultimate Fighter 20, opposite Gilbert Melendez and the two would face each other at UFC 181 on December 6, 2014.[62] Pettis won the fight via guillotine choke in the second round, becoming the first man to finish Melendez.[63] He also earned a Performance of the Night bonus award.[64]

2015

Pettis faced Rafael dos Anjos on March 14 at UFC 185.[65] He lost the bout and the championship by unanimous decision.[66] [67]

Pettis was expected to face Myles Jury on July 25, 2015, at UFC on Fox 16.[68] However, Pettis pulled out of the bout citing another injury and was replaced by Edson Barboza.[69]

2016

Pettis faced Eddie Alvarez on January 17, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 81.[70] He lost the back-and-forth bout via split decision.[71]

Pettis faced Edson Barboza on April 23, 2016, at UFC 197.[72] Pettis lost the fight via unanimous decision.[73]

On the heels of a three-fight losing streak, Pettis announced in June 2016 his intention to drop to featherweight for his next fight.[74] Pettis fought Charles Oliveira in his featherweight debut on August 27, 2016, at UFC on Fox 21.[75] After another back-and-forth fight which saw Oliveira take his back multiple times, Pettis submitted Oliveira via guillotine choke in the 3rd round.[76]

Pettis faced Max Holloway for the interim UFC Featherweight Championship on December 10, 2016, at UFC 206.[77] At the weigh-ins, Pettis came in at 148 pounds, three pounds over the featherweight limit of 145 lbs. for a championship fight. As a result, in the event that Pettis were to win the fight with Holloway, he would be ineligible for the UFC championship. Pettis was also fined 20% of his purse, which went to Holloway and the bout proceeded at a catchweight. Pettis was the first fighter to miss weight for a UFC championship bout since Travis Lutter at UFC 67 in February 2007.[78] [79] He lost the fight via TKO in the third round.[80]

2017

Pettis faced Jim Miller in a lightweight bout on July 8, 2017, at UFC 213.[81] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[82]

Pettis faced Dustin Poirier on November 11, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 120.[83] Pettis lost the fight via submission due to a rib injury suffered from a body triangle applied by Poirier.[84] This fight also won him the Fight of the Night bonus award.[85]

2018

Pettis was expected to face Michael Chiesa on April 7, 2018, at UFC 223,[86] but the bout was canceled two days before the event after Chiesa was injured in an incident in which Conor McGregor hurled a dolly through the window of the bus Chiesa was in. The shards of the shattered window cut Chiesa, who was deemed unfit to fight by the athletic commission.[87]

On April 6, 2018, UFC Featherweight Champion Max Holloway was declared medically unfit by the New York State Athletic Commission and was pulled from his main event fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov. Pettis accepted the opportunity to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 223 for the lightweight championship on a day's notice with the hope of getting $1,000,000 for the fight. The UFC declined to pay him this much money and the deal fell through.[88]

The bout with Chiesa was rescheduled to UFC 226.[89] At weight-ins, Chiesa weighed in at 157.5 pounds, 1.5 pounds over the non-title lightweight limit of 156 pounds. As a result, the fight proceeded catchweight bout with Chiesa forfeiting 30% of his purse to Pettis.[90] Pettis won the fight via triangle armbar submission in the second round.[91] This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.[92]

Pettis faced Tony Ferguson on October 6, 2018, at UFC 229.[93] After a back-and-forth fight, Pettis knocked down Ferguson in round two, but subsequently broke his hand in the process, going on to lose by corner stoppage due to his injury before the third round.[94] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[95]

2019

On January 19, 2019, it was announced that Pettis would be returning to Welterweight for the first time since 2008 to face Stephen Thompson. This fight served as the headliner of UFC on ESPN+ 6 on March 23, 2019.[96] Thompson outstruck Pettis for most of the bout, however Pettis won the fight via knockout late round two, becoming the first man to knockout Thompson in his MMA and kickboxing careers.[97] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[98]

Pettis faced Nate Diaz on August 17, 2019, at UFC 241.[99] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[100]

2020

Pettis faced Carlos Diego Ferreira in a lightweight bout on January 18, 2020, at UFC 246.[101] He lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the second round.[102]

Pettis faced Donald Cerrone in a rematch on May 9, 2020, at UFC 249.[103] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[104]

Pettis faced Alex Morono at on December 19, 2020.[105] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[106] With this being the last remaining bout on Pettis' UFC contract, Pettis announced on December 22 that he was choosing not to accept a new offer from the UFC and would be testing the free agent market.[107]

PFL

2021 Season

Just one day after announcing he would be testing free agency, Pettis announced on December 23, 2020, that he has signed a multi-fight deal with the Professional Fighters League, and he would be competing as a lightweight in the 2021 season.[108]

Pettis made his PFL debut against Clay Collard on April 23, 2021, at PFL 1.[109] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[110]

Pettis was scheduled to face Alexander Martinez at PFL 4 on June 10, 2021.[111] However, Pettis withdrew due to illness and Martinez faced Natan Schulte. Schulte's opponent Raush Manfio, faced Pettis at PFL 6 on June 25, 2021.[112] Pettis lost the close bout via split decision.[113]

2022 Season

Pettis was scheduled to face Myles Price on April 23, 2022, at PFL 1.[114] It was later announced that the bout would be rescheduled for PFL 3.[115] Pettis submitted Price in the first round via triangle choke.[116]

Pettis faced Stevie Ray on June 24, 2022, at PFL 5.[117] He lost the fight via a modified body triangle submission in the second round.[118]

Pettis rematched Stevie Ray in the semifinals of the Lightweight tournament on August 5, 2022, at PFL 7.[119] Once again, Pettis lost the bout, this time via unanimous decision.[120]

Boxing career

On February 6, 2023, it was announced that Pettis would make his professional boxing debut on April 1, 2023, against former four-division boxing champion, Roy Jones Jr. at Gamebred Boxing 4.[121] He won the bout by majority decision.[122]

Pettis faced Chris Avila in a six-round light heavyweight bout at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA on July 6, 2024.[123] He lost the bout by unanimous decision.[124]

In business and media

Along with business partners Duke Roufus and Scott Joffe, Pettis owns the Roufusport MMA Academy and the Showtime Sports Bar in Milwaukee.[125] [126]

Pettis along with Jon Jones, Urijah Faber, Joseph Benavidez, Mark Muñoz, Chad Mendes, and Scott Jorgensen starred in a Form Athletics (now owned by K-Swiss) commercial.[127]

On December 2, 2013, Pettis received a Certificate of Achievement from the Governor of Wisconsin, Scott Walker.[128]

On June 30, 2014, it was announced that Pettis signed a sponsorship deal with Reebok.[129]

In the fall of 2014, Pettis was voted to be the first UFC champion to appear on the cover of General Mills' Wheaties box wearing his belt. The box appeared in stores in early 2015.[130] However, when the box came out Anthony Pettis had already lost his belt to dos Anjos.[131]

Pettis appeared on episode 4 of World of Jenks, where documentary maker Andrew Jenks lived with Pettis for a week before his fight against Danny Castillo at WEC 47. The episode gave an inside look into Pettis' fight preparations as well as giving insights into his family life.

Personal life

Pettis has two daughters, one from a previous relationship and one with his current partner.[132] [133] [134] [135]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Loss|align=center|25–14|Stevie Ray|Decision (unanimous)|PFL 7 (2022)||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|New York City, New York, United States||-|Loss|align=center|25–13|Stevie Ray|Submission (twister)|PFL 5 (2022)||align=center|2|align=center|3:57|Atlanta, Georgia, United States||-|Win|align=center|25–12|Myles Price|Submission (triangle choke)|PFL 3 (2022)||align=center|1|align=center|4:17|Arlington, Texas, United States||-|Loss|align=center|24–12|Raush Manfio|Decision (split)|PFL 6 (2021) ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States||-|Loss|align=center|24–11|Clay Collard|Decision (unanimous)|PFL 1 (2021) ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States||-|Win|align=center|24–10|Alex Morono|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-|Win|align=center|23–10|Donald Cerrone|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 249||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Jacksonville, Florida, United States||-|Loss|align=center|22–10|Carlos Diego Ferreira|Submission (rear-naked choke)|UFC 246 ||align=center|2|align=center|1:46|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|22–9|Nate Diaz|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 241 ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Los Angeles, California, United States||-|Win|align=center|22–8|Stephen Thompson|KO (punches)|||align=center|2|align=center|4:55|Nashville, Tennessee, United States||-|Loss|align=center|21–8|Tony Ferguson|TKO (corner stoppage)|UFC 229||align=center|2|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|21–7|Michael Chiesa|Submission (triangle armbar)|UFC 226||align=center|2|align=center|0:52|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center| 20–7|Dustin Poirier|Submission (body triangle)|||align=center|3|align=center|2:08|Norfolk, Virginia, United States||-|Win|align=center|20–6|Jim Miller|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 213||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|19–6|Max Holloway|TKO (body kick and punches)|UFC 206||align=center|3|align=center|4:50|Toronto, Ontario, Canada||-|Win|align=center|19–5|Charles Oliveira|Submission (guillotine choke)|||align=center|3|align=center|1:49|Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada||-|Loss|align=center|18–5|Edson Barboza|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 197||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|18–4|Eddie Alvarez|Decision (split)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Boston, Massachusetts, United States||-| Loss|align=center|18–3|Rafael dos Anjos|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 185||align=center|5|align=center|5:00|Dallas, Texas, United States||-| Win|align=center| 18–2|Gilbert Melendez|Submission (guillotine choke)|UFC 181||align=center|2|align=center|1:53|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-| Win|align=center| 17–2| Benson Henderson|Submission (armbar)|UFC 164| |align=center|1|align=center|4:31|Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States||-| Win|align=center| 16–2| Donald Cerrone| KO (kick to the body)|| |align=center|1|align=center|2:35|Chicago, Illinois, United States||-| Win|align=center| 15–2| Joe Lauzon| KO (head kick and punches)| UFC 144| |align=center|1|align=center|1:21|Saitama, Japan| |-| Win|align=center| 14–2| Jeremy Stephens| Decision (split)| UFC 136| |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Houston, Texas, United States||-| Loss|align=center| 13–2| Clay Guida| Decision (unanimous)| The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos Finale| |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center| 13–1|Benson Henderson|Decision (unanimous)|WEC 53||align=center| 5|align=center| 5:00|Glendale, Arizona, United States||-| Win|align=center| 12–1| Shane Roller| Submission (triangle choke)| WEC 50| |align=center| 3|align=center| 4:51|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 11–1| Alex Karalexis| Submission (triangle choke)| WEC 48| |align=center| 2|align=center| 1:35|Sacramento, California, United States||-| Win|align=center| 10–1| Danny Castillo| KO (head kick and punches)| WEC 47| |align=center| 1|align=center| 2:27|Columbus, Ohio, United States| |-| Loss|align=center| 9–1| Bart Palaszewski| Decision (split)| WEC 45| |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-| Win|align=center| 9–0| Mike Campbell| Submission (triangle choke)| WEC 41| |align=center| 1|align=center| 1:49|Sacramento, California, United States||-| Win|align=center| 8–0| Gabe Walbridge| TKO (punches)| GFS: Season's Beatings| |align=center| 1|align=center| 0:56|Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 7–0| Jay Ellis| TKO (submission to punches)| GFS 55| |align=center| 1|align=center| 1:12|Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 6–0| Sherron Leggett| Decision (split)| GFS: Fight Club| |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 5–0| Mike Lambrecht| KO (kick)| GFS: Knockout Kings| |align=center| 1|align=center| 1:49|Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States||-| Win|align=center| 4–0| George Barrazza| TKO (punches)| GFS: The Warriors| |align=center| 1|align=center| 2:31|Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States||-| Win|align=center| 3–0| Michael Skinner| TKO (submission to punches)| GFS: Seasons Beatings| |align=center| 1|align=center| 0:36|Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States||-| Win|align=center| 2–0| Lonny Amdahl| TKO (injury)| GFS: Rumble in the Cage| |align=center| 1|align=center| 0:12|Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States||-| Win|align=center| 1–0| Tom Erspamer| TKO (punches)| GFS: Super Brawl| |align=center| 1|align=center| 0:24|Wisconsin, United States| |-[144]

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
2Loss1–1Chris Avila6July 6, 2024
1Win1–0Roy Jones Jr.8Apr 1, 2023

Karate Combat record

|-|Win|align=center|1–0|Benson Henderson|Decision (unanimous) |Karate Combat 43||align=center|3|align=center|3:00||}

Pay-per-view bouts

!No.!Event!Fight!Date!Venue!City!PPV Buys
1.UFC 164Henderson vs. Pettis 2August 31, 2013BMO Harris Bradley CenterMilwaukee, Wisconsin, United States270,000[145]
2.UFC 185Pettis vs. dos AnjosMarch 14, 2015American Airlines CenterDallas, Texas, United States310,000[146]
3.UFC 206Holloway vs. PettisDecember 10, 2016Air Canada CentreToronto, Ontario, Canada150,000[147]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/2018_Results/10-06-18MMA.pdf Mixed martial arts show results Date: October 6, 2018
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  3. News: UFC 223 main-card breakdown: Three potential barnburners in Brooklyn. April 6, 2018. MMAjunkie. April 6, 2018. en-US.
  4. Web site: Rousseau . Robert . Anthony Pettis, Lyoto Machida, and More Proving That The Traditional Martial Arts Can Help In The Cage . Fighters.com . December 26, 2010 . February 28, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141006111603/http://www.fighters.com/12/26/anthony-pettis-lyoto-machida-and-more-proving-that-the-traditional-martial-arts-hold-worth-in-the-cage/ . October 6, 2014 .
  5. News: UFC's Anthony Pettis Received Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu. BJJ Eastern Europe. Iva Djokovic. August 9, 2018.
  6. https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/1136062
  7. Fifty Fists. https://web.archive.org/web/20101001004725/http://www.mtv.com/videos/world-of-jenks-ep-4-fifty-fists/1648770/playlist.jhtml#series=2211&seriesId=31526&channelId=1. dead. October 1, 2010. World of Jenks. Presenters: Andrew Jenks. MTV. September 27, 2010.
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  17. Web site: WEC 41 Lineup Nears Completion. April 28, 2009. Sherdog. Brian Knapp.
  18. Web site: "Razor" Rob McCullough vs. Anthony Pettis in the works for WEC 44 in November. August 25, 2009. MMAjunkie.com. John Morgan.
  19. Web site: Anthony Pettis forced out of WEC 44, Rob McCullough's new opponent uncertain. mmajunkie.com. July 15, 2022. October 21, 2009.
  20. Web site: Bart Palaszewski vs. Anthony Pettis on tap for WEC 45 in December . mmajunkie.com . October 30, 2009. John Morgan.
  21. Web site: WEC 45 Results and Live Play-by-Play. December 19, 2009. Sherdog.
  22. Web site: Danny Castillo and Anthony Pettis meet in lightweight matchup at WEC 47 . www.mmajunkie.com . January 25, 2010. July 15, 2022.
  23. Web site: WEC 47 Results and Live Play-by-Play. Sherdog. March 6, 2010.
  24. Web site: WEC 47 bonuses: Garcia, Roop, Pettis and Benavidez each earn $10K awards. March 7, 2010. MMAjunkie.com.
  25. Web site: Anthony Pettis vs. Alex Karalexis in the works for star-studded WEC 48 event . mmajunkie.com . March 13, 2010. John Morgan. July 15, 2022.
  26. Web site: WEC 48 Results & Live Play-by-Play. Sherdog. April 25, 2010.
  27. Web site: Anthony Pettis vs. Shane Roller on tap for WEC 50 in August . mmajunkie.com . June 9, 2010 . John Morgan. July 15, 2022.
  28. Cofield, Steve (August 18, 2010) "In a classic, Pettis triangles Roller at WEC 50", Yahoo! Sports
  29. Web site: WEC 50: Anthony Pettis Submits Shane Roller . MMA Fighting . August 19, 2010. February 28, 2014.
  30. Web site: Judo Chop: Anthony Pettis Unleashes the Aú Batido on Shane Roller at WEC 50 . Bloody Elbow . August 19, 2010. February 28, 2014.
  31. Web site: WEC 50 bonuses: Jewtuszko, Pettis, Jorgensen, Pickett earn $10K fighter awards. August 19, 2010. MMAjunkie.com.
  32. Web site: Henderson vs. Pettis official for WEC Dec 16 . MMAweekly.com . September 23, 2010 .
  33. Ciccarelli, Mitch (December 17, 2011) "Anthony Pettis' Kick and the Best Finishing Moves in MMA History", Bleacher Report
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  35. Web site: WEC 53 bonuses: Wineland, Roller, Pettis and Henderson earn $10K awards. Mmajunkie.com. July 15, 2022. John Morgan. December 17, 2010 .
  36. Web site: UFC and WEC set to merge in 2011; events to air on Versus and Spike TV . mmajunkie.com . October 28, 2010 . July 15, 2022.
  37. Web site: The Heart of a Champion: Anthony Pettis Looks to Unify the Lightweight Titles . https://web.archive.org/web/20110208095354/http://www.mmagospel.com/the-heart-of-a-champion-anthony-pettis-looks-to-unify-the-lightweight-titles/ . dead . February 8, 2011 . mmagospel.com . December 24, 2010 .
  38. Web site: Frankie Edgar vs Gray Maynard 3 (not Anthony Pettis) next up for lightweight champion . mmamania.com. January 2, 2011.
  39. Web site: Anthony Pettis vs. Clay Guida set, tapped The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale headliner . mmajunkie.com . January 21, 2011. July 15, 2022.
  40. Web site: Frank. Hyden. Has Clay Guida Earned a Title Shot?. MMATorch. June 9, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110721064500/http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/hydenstake/article_9563.shtml. July 21, 2011. dead.
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  42. Web site: Anthony Pettis vs. Jeremy Stephens Set for UFC 136. July 16, 2011. bloodyelbow.com. Tim Burke.
  43. Web site: UFC 136: Anthony Pettis vs Jeremy Stephens announced for Oct. 8 in Houston, Texas . mmamania.com . July 16, 2011.
  44. Web site: Anthony Pettis-Melvin Guillard Official for UFC 144 in Japan, Not Vegas . heavymma.com . November 15, 2011.
  45. Web site: Mrosko. Geno. 2012-02-25. UFC 144 results: Anthony Pettis head kick knocks out Joe Lauzon. 2021-09-03. MMAmania.com. en.
  46. Web site: 2012-02-26. UFC 144 bonuses: Pettis, Lee, Henderson and Edgar earn $65K awards. 2021-09-03. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  47. Web site: UFC's Anthony Pettis set for surgery after title shot goes to Frankie Edgar . MMAjunkie.com . March 21, 2012 . July 15, 2022.
  48. Web site: Anthony Pettis aiming for October return, open to potential 'TUF 16' coaching gig . MMAjunkie.com . July 6, 2012 . July 15, 2022. John Morgan.
  49. Web site: UFC lightweight Anthony Pettis hospitalized with Staph infection . MMAmania.com. October 23, 2012 . October 23, 2012.
  50. Web site: Anthony Pettis vs. Donald Cerrone targeted for Jan. 26, possibly UFC on FOX 6 . MMAjunkie.com . November 5, 2012 . July 15, 2022.
  51. Web site: Chiappetta. Mike. 2013-01-26. UFC on FOX 6 results: Anthony Pettis calls his shot, finishes Donald Cerrone. 2021-09-03. MMA Fighting. en.
  52. Web site: Sherdog.com. UFC on Fox 6 Bonuses: Demetrious Johnson, John Dodson, Anthony Pettis, Ryan Bader Net $50,000. 2021-09-03. Sherdog.
  53. Web site: Dana on Pettis' title shot: "The Melendez fight is set but he's next. I can't say enough good stuff about this kid . twitter.com. January 26, 2013 . January 26, 2013.
  54. Web site: Anthony Pettis drops to 145, meets UFC champ Jose Aldo on Aug. 3. MMAjunkie.com. John Morgan. February 5, 2013 . February 5, 2013.
  55. Web site: Anthony Pettis out of UFC 163 with injury, Chan Sung Jung to face Jose Aldo. bloodyelbow.com. Nate Wilcox. June 14, 2013. June 14, 2013.
  56. Web site: T.J. Grant injured, Anthony Pettis now meets champ Benson Henderson at UFC 164 . mmajunkie.com . Morgan, John . July 12, 2013. July 12, 2013.
  57. Web site: UFC 164 bonuses: Pettis, Mendes, Lim, Krauss win $50,000 . MMAjunkie.com . September 1, 2013 . September 1, 2013.
  58. Web site: Dana White Wants Anthony Pettis vs. TJ Grant at UFC on Fox 9. bleacherreport.com. Smith, Sean . September 11, 2013. September 11, 2013.
  59. Web site: T.J. Grant ruled out of planned UFC on FOX 9 title fight with Anthony Pettis. mmajunkie.com. Staff. September 16, 2013. September 16, 2013.
  60. Web site: Anthony Pettis vs. Josh Thomson booked for UFC on FOX 9 headliner. mmajunkie.com. Staff. September 16, 2013. September 16, 2013.
  61. Web site: UFC on Fox 9: Anthony Pettis Injury Forces Title Fight Postponement. sports.yahoo.com. Staff. November 11, 2013. November 11, 2013.
  62. Web site: Melendez Signs With UFC; Set to Coach TUF 20 vs Pettis. TopMMANews.com. February 23, 2014.
  63. Web site: UFC 181 results recap: Anthony Pettis vs Gilbert Melendez fight review and analysis. Andrew Richardson. mmamania.com. December 7, 2014. December 7, 2014.
  64. Web site: UFC 181 Bonuses: Anthony Pettis, Sergio Pettis, Josh Samman, Matt Hobar Get $50K. Staff. sherdog.com. December 6, 2014.
  65. Web site: Champ Anthony Pettis vs. Rafael dos Anjos headlines UFC 185 in Dallas. mmajunkie.com. Staff. January 3, 2015. January 3, 2015.
  66. Web site: Rafael dos Anjos defeats Anthony Pettis to claim UFC lightweight title. cbssports.com. Brandon Wise. March 15, 2015. March 15, 2015.
  67. Web site: Fighters predict result of Anthony Pettis vs Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 185. mmajunkie.com. March 14, 2015. June 12, 2015.
  68. Web site: T.J. Dillashaw vs. Renan Barao II headlines UFC on FOX 16; Pettis-Jury and Tate-Eye also set for July 25 event. themmareport.com. Staff. April 14, 2015. April 14, 2015.
  69. Web site: Anthony Pettis injured once again, Edson Barboza replaces him against Myles Jury. bleacherreport.com. Scott Harris. May 8, 2015. May 8, 2015.
  70. Web site: Eddie Alvarez says he's booked for Anthony Pettis at UFC's January card in Boston. mmajunkie.com. Matt Erickson. September 11, 2015. September 11, 2015.
  71. Web site: UFC Fight Night 81 results: Eddie Alvarez edges Anthony Pettis by split decision. mmajunkie.com. Ben Fowlkes. January 18, 2016. January 18, 2016.
  72. Web site: Anthony Pettis vs. Edson Barboza set for UFC 197. Dave Doyle. mmafighting.com. February 17, 2016. February 17, 2016.
  73. Web site: UFC 197 results: Edson Barboza rains purple onto Anthony Pettis' left leg in big win. mmajunkie.com. Steven Marrocco. April 23, 2016. April 23, 2016.
  74. Web site: Anthony Pettis dropping to featherweight, hopes for August debut. mmafighting.com. Hunter A. Homistek. June 8, 2016. June 8, 2016.
  75. Web site: Anthony Pettis to make 145-pound debut vs. Charles Oliveira at UFC on Fox 21. sherdog.com. Tristen Critchfield. June 15, 2016. June 15, 2016.
  76. Web site: Anthony Pettis submits Charles Oliveira in featherweight debut. foxsports.com. Damon Martin. August 27, 2016. August 27, 2016.
  77. Web site: Max Holloway vs. Anthony Pettis on tap for UFC 206. foxsports.com . Damon Martin. October 26, 2016. October 26, 2016.
  78. News: Anthony Pettis misses weight for his UFC 206 interim title fight with Max Holloway. mmafighting.com. Chuck Mindenhall. Mma Fighting. December 9, 2016. December 9, 2016.
  79. Web site: UFC 206 early weigh-in results: 3, including headliner Anthony Pettis, miss weight. mmajunkie.com. Staff. December 9, 2016. December 9, 2016.
  80. Web site: UFC 206 results: Max Holloway takes out Anthony Pettis with TKO to win interim 145 title. mmajunkie.com. Steven Marrocco. December 11, 2016. December 11, 2016.
  81. Web site: Anthony Pettis to make lightweight return against Jim Miller at UFC 213. sherdog.com. Tristen Critchfield. May 3, 2017. May 3, 2017.
  82. News: UFC 213 Results: Anthony Pettis defeats Jim Miller (Highlights) BJPenn.com. July 8, 2017. BJPenn.com. July 9, 2017. en-US.
  83. Web site: Anthony Pettis vs Dustin Poirier in the works for UFC Norfolk on Nov. 11. mmamania.com. Jesse Holland. August 15, 2017. August 15, 2017.
  84. News: UFC Fight Night 120 results: Dustin Poirier downs Anthony Pettis in gloriously gory instant classic. November 12, 2017. MMAjunkie. November 12, 2017. en-US.
  85. News: UFC Fight Night 120 Poirier Vs. Pettis Results: Bonus Winners. Mazique. Brian. Forbes. November 12, 2017. en.
  86. Web site: Michael Chiesa vs. Anthony Pettis in the works for UFC 223. Simon Simano and John Morgan. mmajunkie.com. January 30, 2018. January 30, 2018.
  87. 982074106072969218. Michael Chiesa. MikeMav22. A decision was made by the New York State Athletic Commission to pull me from UFC 223. I'm devastated to say the least. @Showtimepettis I hope to run this match up ASAP, June 9th in your backyard. That's all I have to say for now. Much love.. April 5, 2018. July 15, 2022.
  88. Web site: White: Max Holloway 'medically unfit to fight,' Anthony Pettis looking to step in against Khabib at UFC 223. July 15, 2022. bloodyelbow.com. April 6, 2018. Anton Tabuena.
  89. News: Michael Chiesa vs. Anthony Pettis rescheduled for UFC 226. MMA Fighting. May 1, 2018.
  90. News: Michael Chiesa fined, but UFC 226 bout with Anthony Pettis is a go. July 6, 2018. MMAjunkie. July 7, 2018. en-US.
  91. News: UFC 226 results: Anthony Pettis submits Michael Chiesa with triangle-armbar. Bloody Elbow. July 8, 2018.
  92. News: UFC 226 bonuses: Daniel Cormier, not surprisingly, among $50,000 winners in Vegas. mmajunkie.com. Staff. July 8, 2018. July 8, 2018.
  93. News: Tony Ferguson to return vs. Anthony Pettis at UFC 229. mmajunkie.com. Staff. August 23, 2018. August 23, 2018.
  94. News: UFC 229 results: Tony Ferguson returns with TKO victory over Anthony Pettis in bloody battle. cbssports.com. Brian Campbell. October 7, 2018. October 7, 2018.
  95. News: UFC 229 Bonuses: Tony Ferguson, Anthony Pettis garner 'Fight of the Night' honors. October 7, 2018. sherdog. October 7, 2018. en-US.
  96. Web site: UFC's return to Nashville set with Stephen Thompson vs. Anthony Pettis headliner. mmajunkie.com. January 19, 2019.
  97. Web site: UFC Nashville results: Anthony Pettis battered, but rallies for one-punch stunner over Stephen Thompson. March 24, 2019. MMA Junkie. en. March 24, 2019.
  98. Web site: UFC Nashville bonuses: Anthony Pettis rewarded for early Knockout of the Year candidate. www.mmafighting.com. en. March 24, 2019. March 24, 2019.
  99. Web site: Nate Diaz set to return against Anthony Pettis in UFC 241 welterweight co-headliner. May 12, 2019. MMA Junkie. en. May 12, 2019.
  100. Web site: Campbell . Brian . UFC 241 results, highlights: Nate Diaz picks apart Anthony Pettis for win in return to action . cbssports.com . August 18, 2019 . August 18, 2019.
  101. Web site: Anthony Pettis moves back to lightweight, meets Diego Ferreira at Jan. 18 UFC event. November 25, 2019. mmajunkie.com. Farah Hannoun. November 26, 2019.
  102. Web site: UFC 246 Results: Carlos Diego Ferreria Spoils Anthony Pettis' Return to Lightweight. Evanoff. Josh. January 18, 2020. Cageside Press. en-US. January 19, 2020.
  103. Web site: REVISED – UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje Fight Card MMAWeekly.com. April 27, 2020. en-US. May 3, 2020.
  104. Web site: UFC 249 Results: Anthony Pettis Defeats Donald Cerrone in War. Evanoff. Josh. May 9, 2020. Cageside Press. en-US. May 10, 2020.
  105. Web site: 2020-12-02. Anthony Pettis vs. Alex Morono Joins UFC Vegas 17. 2020-12-02. Cageside Press. en-US.
  106. Web site: Anderson. Jay. 2020-12-19. UFC Vegas 17: Anthony Pettis Has Late Surge to Secure Win Over Alex Morono. 2020-12-20. Cageside Press. en-US.
  107. Web site: Anthony Pettis announces he's a free agent after parting ways with UFC. Steven Marrocco. MMAFighting.com. December 22, 2020. December 23, 2020.
  108. Web site: BREAKING: Anthony Pettis Agrees To Join Professional Fighters League. MMANews.com. Clyde Aidoo. December 23, 2020. December 23, 2020.
  109. Web site: Head . Simon . Anthony Pettis vs. Clay Collard to headline PFL 2021 season opener . mmajunkie.usatoday.com . February 23, 2021 . 23 February 2021.
  110. Web site: Anderson. Jay. 2021-04-23. PFL 1 Results: Clay Collard's Boxing All the Difference in Win Over Anthony Pettis. 2021-04-24. Cageside Press. en-US.
  111. Web site: 2021-05-13. Anthony Pettis to headline 2021 PFL 4 as lightweights, featherweights get second fights. 2021-05-14. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  112. News: Anthony Pettis passa mal e é retirado de card do PFL 4; Natan Schulte o substitui. 2021-06-09. www.uol.com.br. pt-br.
  113. Web site: Anderson. Jay. 2021-06-26. PFL 6: Anthony Pettis Out of Playoffs, Upset by Raush Manfio. 2021-06-26. Cageside Press. en-US.
  114. Web site: 2022-03-22 . Manfio vs. Madge to headline PFL season kickoff . 2022-03-22 . ESPN.com . en.
  115. Web site: 2022-04-05 . Harrison, Cooper to headline PFL3 event . 2022-04-05 . ESPN.com . en.
  116. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2022-05-06 . PFL 3: Anthony Pettis Submits Myles Price Inside of a Round . 2022-05-07 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  117. Web site: 2022-05-26 . Cappelozza to fight Scheffel in PFL 5 main event . 2022-05-26 . ESPN.com . en.
  118. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2022-06-24 . PFL 5: Stevie Ray Stuns with Submission of Anthony Pettis . 2022-06-25 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  119. Web site: Hannoun . Farah . 2022-05-24 . 2022 PFL playoff schedule includes U.K. doubleheader, promotion's first international shows . 2022-07-02 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  120. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2022-08-05 . PFL 7: Stevie Ray Beats Pettis Again, Set for Lightweight Final with OAM . 2022-08-06 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  121. Web site: 2023-02-06 . Anthony Pettis vs. Roy Jones Jr., Jose Aldo vs. Jeremy Stephens headline Gamebred Boxing 4 on April 1 . 2023-02-07 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  122. Web site: Martin . Damon . 2023-04-02 . Anthony Pettis pulls off shocking upset to beat Roy Jones Jr. by majority decision at Gamebred Boxing 4 . 2023-06-17 . MMA Fighting . en.
  123. News: Iskenderov . Parviz . Chris Avila vs Anthony Pettis among bouts confirmed for Diaz-Masvidal 2 undercard . FIGHTMAG . 6 June 2024.
  124. Web site: Chris Avila upsets former UFC champ Anthony Pettis on scorecards in high-volume affair. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King. 2024-07-07. 2024-07-07.
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  128. Web site: UFC Champ Anthony Pettis Receives Certificate of Achievement From Wisconsin Governor. MMAWeekly.com Staff. December 2, 2013. December 2, 2013.
  129. Web site: Anthony Pettis inks sponsorship deal with Reebok. mmafighting.com. Shaun Al-Shatti. June 30, 2014. January 4, 2015.
  130. Web site: UFC champ Anthony Pettis to get Wheaties box cover. September 4, 2014. February 22, 2015. Yahoo News. Cepeda. Elias.
  131. Web site: Pettis Wins Box Cover Following Wheaties Fan Vote. September 2, 2014.
  132. Web site: Matt Parrino . March 10, 2015 . When It's Showtime, Anthony Pettis Turns Chaos Into Comfort . Ultimate Fighting Championship.
  133. Anthony Pettis Won't Rule Out Boxing Or Bare-Knuckle Crossovers 2022 PFL 5 . June 22, 2022 . MMA Junkie . YouTube.
  134. CWmg8Ehlfun. Finally ready to share her legendary arrival to the world. Itzcali Sol Pettis Thank you @brucebufferufc for the grand entrance.. November 23, 2021. Anthony Pettis. showtimepettis.
  135. 1404973650051317762 . Showtimepettis . She's perfect #GirlDad . Anthony Pettis . June 16, 2021.
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  137. News: July 8, 2018 . UFC 226 bonuses: Daniel Cormier, not surprisingly, among $50,000 winners in Vegas . July 8, 2018 . MMAjunkie . en-US.
  138. Web site: March 24, 2019 . UFC Nashville bonuses: Anthony Pettis rewarded for early Knockout of the Year candidate . March 24, 2019 . mmafighting.com.
  139. Web site: December 27, 2010 . Fight of the Year: Anthony Pettis vs. Benson Henderson . MMAFighting.com.
  140. Web site: January 5, 2011 . Sherdog's 2010 Misc. Awards – Breakthrough Fighter of the Year . July 31, 2012 . Sherdog.com.
  141. News: December 23, 2010 . USA TODAY 2010 MMA Awards: New faces appear . USAToday.com.
  142. Web site: April 2, 2019 . MMA Junkie's 'Knockout of the Month' for March: 'Wonderboy' meets Superman . mmajunkie.com.
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