5 Things You Might Not Know About Anthony Pettis
- Chris Avila def. Anthony Pettis via unanimous decisionCredit: Esther Lin/Fanmio
- Chris Avila def. Anthony Pettis via unanimous decisionCredit: Esther Lin/Fanmio
- Chris Avila def. Anthony Pettis via unanimous decisionCredit: Esther Lin/Fanmio
- Chris Avila def. Anthony Pettis via unanimous decisionCredit: Esther Lin/Fanmio
- Chris Avila def. Anthony Pettis via unanimous decisionCredit: Esther Lin/Fanmio
- Chris Avila def. Anthony Pettis via unanimous decisionCredit: Esther Lin/Fanmio
- Chris Avila def. Anthony Pettis via unanimous decisionCredit: Esther Lin/Fanmio
- Chris Avila def. Anthony Pettis via unanimous decisionCredit: Esther Lin/Fanmio
- Chris Avila def. Anthony Pettis via unanimous decisionCredit: Esther Lin/Fanmio
- Chris Avila def. Anthony Pettis via unanimous decisionCredit: Esther Lin/Fanmio
- Chris Avila def. Anthony Pettis via unanimous decisionCredit: Esther Lin/Fanmio
- Chris Avila def. Anthony Pettis via unanimous decisionCredit: Esther Lin/Fanmio
- Chris Avila def. Anthony Pettis via unanimous decisionCredit: Esther Lin/Fanmio
- Chris Avila def. Anthony Pettis via unanimous decisionCredit: Esther Lin/Fanmio
- Chris Avila def. Anthony Pettis via unanimous decisionCredit: Esther Lin/Fanmio
- Chris Avila def. Anthony Pettis via unanimous decisionCredit: Esther Lin/Fanmio
- Chris Avila def. Anthony Pettis via unanimous decisionCredit: Esther Lin/Fanmio
- Chris Avila def. Anthony Pettis via unanimous decisionCredit: Esther Lin/Fanmio
- Cedric Doumbe and Anthony PettisCredit: Bellator MMA
- Cedric Doumbe and Anthony PettisCredit: Bellator MMA
- Cedric Doumbe and Anthony PettisCredit: Bellator MMA
- Anthony Pettis def. Roy Jones Jr. via majority decision (76-76, 77-75, 78-74)Credit: Phil Lambert/Gamebred Boxing
- Anthony Pettis def. Roy Jones Jr. via majority decision (76-76, 77-75, 78-74)Credit: Phil Lambert/Gamebred Boxing
- Anthony Pettis def. Roy Jones Jr. via majority decision (76-76, 77-75, 78-74)Credit: Phil Lambert/Gamebred Boxing
- Anthony Pettis def. Roy Jones Jr. via majority decision (76-76, 77-75, 78-74)Credit: Phil Lambert/Gamebred Boxing
- Anthony Pettis def. Roy Jones Jr. via majority decision (76-76, 77-75, 78-74)Credit: Phil Lambert/Gamebred Boxing
- Anthony Pettis def. Roy Jones Jr. via majority decision (76-76, 77-75, 78-74)Credit: Phil Lambert/Gamebred Boxing
- Anthony Pettis def. Roy Jones Jr. via majority decision (76-76, 77-75, 78-74)Credit: Phil Lambert/Gamebred Boxing
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis R2 3:57 via Submission (Body Triangle)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis R2 3:57 via Submission (Body Triangle)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis R2 3:57 via Submission (Body Triangle)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis R2 3:57 via Submission (Body Triangle)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis R2 3:57 via Submission (Body Triangle)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis R2 3:57 via Submission (Body Triangle)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis R2 3:57 via Submission (Body Triangle)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis R2 3:57 via Submission (Body Triangle)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis R2 3:57 via Submission (Body Triangle)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis R2 3:57 via Submission (Body Triangle)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis R2 3:57 via Submission (Body Triangle)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis R2 3:57 via Submission (Body Triangle)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis R2 3:57 via Submission (Body Triangle)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis R2 3:57 via Submission (Body Triangle)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis R2 3:57 via Submission (Body Triangle)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis R2 3:57 via Submission (Body Triangle)Credit: PFL MMA
- Steven Ray def. Anthony Pettis R2 3:57 via Submission (Body Triangle)Credit: PFL MMA
- Anthony Pettis def. Myles Price R1 4:17 via Submission (Triangle Choke)Credit: PFL MMA
- Anthony Pettis def. Myles Price R1 4:17 via Submission (Triangle Choke)Credit: PFL MMA
- Anthony Pettis def. Myles Price R1 4:17 via Submission (Triangle Choke)Credit: PFL MMA
- Anthony Pettis def. Myles Price R1 4:17 via Submission (Triangle Choke)Credit: PFL MMA
- Anthony Pettis def. Myles Price R1 4:17 via Submission (Triangle Choke)Credit: PFL MMA
- Raush Manfio def. Anthony Pettis via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Raush Manfio def. Anthony Pettis via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Raush Manfio def. Anthony Pettis via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Raush Manfio def. Anthony Pettis via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Raush Manfio def. Anthony Pettis via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Raush Manfio def. Anthony Pettis via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Raush Manfio def. Anthony Pettis via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Raush Manfio def. Anthony Pettis via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Anthony Pettis (156) vs. Raush Manfio (156)Credit: PFL MMA
- Anthony Pettis (156) vs. Raush Manfio (156)Credit: PFL MMA
- Anthony Pettis (156) vs. Raush Manfio (156)Credit: PFL MMA
- Anthony Pettis (156) vs. Raush Manfio (156)Credit: PFL MMA
- Anthony Pettis (156) vs. Raush Manfio (156)Credit: PFL MMA
- Anthony Pettis (156) vs. Raush Manfio (156)Credit: PFL MMA
- Anthony Pettis (156) vs. Raush Manfio (156)Credit: PFL MMA
- Anthony Pettis (156) vs. Raush Manfio (156)Credit: PFL MMA
- Anthony Pettis (156) vs. Raush Manfio (156)Credit: PFL MMA
- Anthony Pettis (156) vs. Raush Manfio (156)Credit: PFL MMA
- Clay Collard def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Clay Collard def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Clay Collard def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Clay Collard def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Clay Collard def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Clay Collard def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Clay Collard def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Clay Collard def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Clay Collard def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Clay Collard def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Clay Collard def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Clay Collard def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Clay Collard def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Clay Collard def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Clay Collard def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Clay Collard def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Clay Collard def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Clay Collard def. Anthony Pettis via Unanimous Decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-28)Credit: PFL MMA
- Anthony Pettis (156) vs. Clay Collard (154.6)Credit: PFL MMA
- Anthony Pettis (156) vs. Clay Collard (154.6)Credit: PFL MMA
- Alistair OvereemCredit: Mike Sloan/Sherdog.com
- Anthony PettisCredit: Mike Sloan/Sherdog.com
- Antony Pettis (156)Credit: Mike Sloan/Sherdog.com
- Anthony Pettis vs. Jim MillerCredit: Mike Sloan/Sherdog.com
- Anthony Pettis vs. Jim MillerCredit: Mike Sloan/Sherdog.com
- Anthony Pettis (*148)Credit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Anthony Pettis (*148)Credit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Max Holloway (145) vs. Anthony Pettis (*148)Credit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Anthony Pettis (*148)Credit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Max Holloway and Anthony PettisCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Max Holloway and Anthony PettisCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Max Holloway and Anthony PettisCredit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
- Anthony PettisCredit: Mike Sloan/Sherdog.com
- Anthony PettisCredit: Mike Sloan/Sherdog.com
- Anthony PettisCredit: Mike Sloan/Sherdog.com
- Anthony Pettis and Edson BarbozaCredit: Mike Sloan/Sherdog.com
- Anthony Pettis and Edson BarbozaCredit: Mike Sloan/Sherdog.com
- Anthony Pettis and Edson BarbozaCredit: Mike Sloan/Sherdog.com
- Anthony Pettis (155.5)Credit: Joe Harrington/Sherdog.com
- Anthony Pettis (155.5) vs. Eddie Alvarez (155.5)Credit: Joe Harrington/Sherdog.com
- Anthony Pettis (155.5) vs. Eddie Alvarez (155.5)Credit: Joe Harrington/Sherdog.com
- Anthony PettisCredit: Joe Harrington/Sherdog.com
- Anthony PettisCredit: Joe Harrington/Sherdog.com
- Anthony PettisCredit: Joe Harrington/Sherdog.com
- Anthony PettisCredit: Joe Harrington/Sherdog.com
- Anthony PettisCredit: Joe Harrington/Sherdog.com
- Anthony PettisCredit: Joe Harrington/Sherdog.com
- Anthony PettisCredit: Joe Harrington/Sherdog.com
- Anthony PettisCredit: Joe Harrington/Sherdog.com
- Anthony PettisCredit: Joe Harrington/Sherdog.com
- Anthony PettisCredit: Joe Harrington/Sherdog.com
- Anthony PettisCredit: Joe Harrington/Sherdog.com
- Anthony PettisCredit: Joe Harrington/Sherdog.com
- Anthony PettisCredit: Joe Harrington/Sherdog.com
- Anthony PettisCredit: Joe Harrington/Sherdog.com
- Anthony PettisCredit: Joe Harrington/Sherdog.com
- Anthony Pettis and Rafael dos AnjosCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis and Rafael dos AnjosCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony PettisCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony PettisCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony PettisCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis and Rafael dos AnjosCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis and Rafael dos AnjosCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis and Rafael dos AnjosCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony PettisCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony PettisCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony Pettis and Gilbert MelendezCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony Pettis and Gilbert MelendezCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony Pettis and Gilbert MelendezCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony PettisCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony PettisCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony PettisCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony PettisCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony PettisCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony PettisCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony PettisCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony PettisCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony Pettis and Gilbert MelendezCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony Pettis and Gilbert MelendezCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony PettisCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony PettisCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony Pettis and Gilbert MelendezCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony Pettis and Gilbert MelendezCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony Pettis and Gilbert MelendezCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony Pettis and Gilbert MelendezCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony Pettis and Gilbert MelendezCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony Pettis and Gilbert MelendezCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- UFC President Dana White, Benson Henderson and Anthony PettisCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony PettisCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony PettisCredit: Dave Mandel
- Benson Henderson and Anthony PettisCredit: Dave Mandel
- Benson Henderson and Anthony PettisCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony PettisCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony PettisCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony PettisCredit: Dave Mandel
- Benson Henderson and Anthony PettisCredit: Dave Mandel
- Benson Henderson and Anthony PettisCredit: Dave Mandel
- Benson Henderson and Anthony PettisCredit: Dave Mandel
- Duke Roufus, Sergio Pettis, Anthony Pettis, Ben Askren and Daniel WanderleyCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony and Sergio PettisCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis at Paradise Warrior RetreatCredit: Paradise Warrior Retreat
- Anthony Pettis at Paradise Warrior RetreatCredit: Paradise Warrior Retreat
- Anthony Pettis at Paradise Warrior RetreatCredit: Paradise Warrior Retreat
- Anthony Pettis at Paradise Warrior RetreatCredit: Paradise Warrior Retreat
- Anthony Pettis at Paradise Warrior RetreatCredit: Paradise Warrior Retreat
- Anthony Pettis (black trunks) vs. Donald CerroneCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis (black trunks) vs. Donald CerroneCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis (black trunks) vs. Donald CerroneCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis (black trunks) vs. Donald CerroneCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis (black trunks) vs. Donald CerroneCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis (black trunks) vs. Donald CerroneCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis (black trunks) vs. Donald CerroneCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis (black trunks) vs. Donald CerroneCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony PettisCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis and Donald CerroneCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony PettisCredit: Dave Mandel
- Donald Cerrone and Anthony PettisCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony PettisCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony PettisCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trained for his UFC on Fox 6 showdown against Donald Cerrone at Roufusport in Milwaukee.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trained for his UFC on Fox 6 showdown against Donald Cerrone at Roufusport in Milwaukee.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trained for his UFC on Fox 6 showdown against Donald Cerrone at Roufusport in Milwaukee.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trained for his UFC on Fox 6 showdown against Donald Cerrone at Roufusport in Milwaukee.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trained for his UFC on Fox 6 showdown against Donald Cerrone at Roufusport in Milwaukee.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trained for his UFC on Fox 6 showdown against Donald Cerrone at Roufusport in Milwaukee.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trained for his UFC on Fox 6 showdown against Donald Cerrone at Roufusport in Milwaukee.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trained for his UFC on Fox 6 showdown against Donald Cerrone at Roufusport in Milwaukee.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trained for his UFC on Fox 6 showdown against Donald Cerrone at Roufusport in Milwaukee.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trained for his UFC on Fox 6 showdown against Donald Cerrone at Roufusport in Milwaukee.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trained for his UFC on Fox 6 showdown against Donald Cerrone at Roufusport in Milwaukee.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trained for his UFC on Fox 6 showdown against Donald Cerrone at Roufusport in Milwaukee.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trained for his UFC on Fox 6 showdown against Donald Cerrone at Roufusport in Milwaukee.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trained for his UFC on Fox 6 showdown against Donald Cerrone at Roufusport in Milwaukee.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trained for his UFC on Fox 6 showdown against Donald Cerrone at Roufusport in Milwaukee.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trained for his UFC on Fox 6 showdown against Donald Cerrone at Roufusport in Milwaukee.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trained for his UFC on Fox 6 showdown against Donald Cerrone at Roufusport in Milwaukee.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trained for his UFC on Fox 6 showdown against Donald Cerrone at Roufusport in Milwaukee.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trained for his UFC on Fox 6 showdown against Donald Cerrone at Roufusport in Milwaukee.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trained for his UFC on Fox 6 showdown against Donald Cerrone at Roufusport in Milwaukee.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trained for his UFC on Fox 6 showdown against Donald Cerrone at Roufusport in Milwaukee.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trained for his UFC on Fox 6 showdown against Donald Cerrone at Roufusport in Milwaukee.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trains for his UFC debut.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trains for his UFC debut.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trains for his UFC debut.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trains for his UFC debut.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trains for his UFC debut.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trains for his UFC debut.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trains for his UFC debut.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trains for his UFC debut.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trains for his UFC debut.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trains for his UFC debut.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trains for his UFC debut.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trains for his UFC debut.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trains for his UFC debut.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trains for his UFC debut.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trains for his UFC debut.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trains for his UFC debut.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trains for his UFC debut.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trains for his UFC debut.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trains for his UFC debut.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trains for his UFC debut.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trains for his UFC debut.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trains for his UFC debut.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trains for his UFC debut.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trains for his UFC debut.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trains for his UFC debut.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trains for his UFC debut.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis trains for his UFC debut.Credit: Dave Mandel
- Joseph Benavidez, Anthony Pettis, Scott Jorgensen and Urijah FaberCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony PettisCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony PettisCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony PettisCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony PettisCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony PettisCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis (white trunks) vs. Danny CastilloCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis (white trunks) vs. Danny CastilloCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis (white trunks) vs. Danny CastilloCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis (white trunks) vs. Danny CastilloCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis (white trunks) vs. Danny CastilloCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis (white trunks) vs. Danny CastilloCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis (white trunks) vs. Danny CastilloCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis (white trunks) vs. Danny CastilloCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony PettisCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony PettisCredit: Dave Mandel
- Danny Castillo and Anthony PettisCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony PettisCredit: Dave Mandel
- Anthony Pettis vs. Bart PalaszewskiCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony Pettis vs. Bart PalaszewskiCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony Pettis vs. Bart PalaszewskiCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony Pettis vs. Bart PalaszewskiCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony Pettis vs. Bart PalaszewskiCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony Pettis vs. Bart PalaszewskiCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony Pettis vs. Bart PalaszewskiCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony Pettis vs. Bart PalaszewskiCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony Pettis vs. Bart PalaszewskiCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony PettisCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Bart Palaszewski and Anthony PettisCredit: Jeff Sherwood
- Anthony PettisCredit: Jeff Sherwood
Chris Avila def. Anthony Pettis via unanimous decision
Credit: Esther Lin/FanmioAnthony Pettis has designs on recapturing past glory.
Pettis will return to the scene of his greatest success -- the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s lightweight division -- when he takes on Jim Miller at UFC 213 this Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It comes on the heels of a two-fight detour to 145 pounds that saw “Showtime” submit Charles Oliveira with a guillotine choke in August before missing weight and succumbing to strikes from Max Holloway in a showdown for the interim featherweight championship at UFC 206 less than four months later. Once revered as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the sport, Pettis has endured a precipitous fall since 2015, going 1-4 over a five-fight span that included losses to Holloway, Edson Barboza, Eddie Alvarez and Rafael dos Anjos.
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1. His name has been etched into the history books.
Pettis is one of nine men who have captured the UFC lightweight championship. Alvarez, dos Anos, Jens Pulver, Sean Sherk, B.J. Penn, Frankie Edgar, Benson Henderson and Conor McGregor are the others. At 560 days, his reign ranks as the third-longest in the organization’s history behind only Penn (812 days) and Edgar (687 days).
2. He has cashed in on his talents.
The 30-year-old Duke Roufus protégé has laid claim to seven post-fight performance bonuses during his run in the UFC and World Extreme Cagefighting. The total haul for those seven bonuses: $245,000.
3. His reputation as a fast starter was established early on in his career.
Pettis stopped each of his first five opponents -- Tom Erspamer, Lonny Amdahl, Michael Skinner, George Barrazza and Mike Lambrecht -- inside one round and did so in less than eight minutes combined.
4. Success inside the cage has led to opportunities outside the cage.
The Roufusport star in 2015 became the first mixed martial artist to appear on the Wheaties box. Other athletes who have graced the cover include Babe Didrikson Zaharias (1935), Roy Campanella (1952), Michael Jordan (1988), Babe Ruth (1992), Jackie Robinson (1996), Peyton Manning (2004), Bill Russell (2007) and Stephen Curry (2015). Muhammad Ali was given the honor twice, first in 1999 and again in 2012.
5. He prefers to keep the judges out of the equation.
Pettis has gone the distance eight times in his career and owns a 3-5 mark in those bouts, his victories over Henderson, Jeremy Stephens and Sherron Leggett offset by losses to Barboza, Alvarez, dos Anjos, Clay Guida and Bart Palaszewski.
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