But he then reeled off consecutive victories over Jeremy Stephens, Joe Lauzon and Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone - the last two coming via first-round knockout - to move into title contention. Heres a look at five of the Pettis most breathtaking performance inside the UFC cage. I feel like I'm in a good structured spot for this weight class. I started with that. - Significant Striking Accuracy 49 print issues delivered to your home or office. UPDATE: This UFC Q&A video session is long gone, fight fans MMA fighter Anthony Pettis will be on hand for a livestream Q&A session before this weekend's big UFC 171 fight card. The APFC Midwest Invitational will feature both pro and amateur fights featuring the top MMA prospects from the region. Why should he accept that he's being perceived here -- and probably most anywhere this season is being assessed -- as something other than the top guy? Michael Coffie TKO4 (12 rounds - heavyweight) Ammo Williams def. Jo Sungbin vs. Tyler Diamond | Featherweight Lance Palmer vs. Bubba Jenkins | Featherweight, ESPN+, 5:30 p.m. Kai Kara-France was confident that he was going to leave UFC Vegas 74 with a win on his record but instead hes going home with a split decision loss to Amir Albazi. Please logout and login again. We were all kind of just making it up as we go along. Our biggest thing is being coachable. My older brother still does my Taekwondo for me, and I have a strength and conditioning coach. Anthony Pettis belives weight cutting is limiting the sport of MMA Anthony Pettis went so far as to state that weight cutting is having a legitimately negative. Its more of a fight family. It was all about nutrition. There was a spotlight on former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis as he arrived in the PFL this year with big expectations. Sorry, something went wrong with the copy but here is the link for you. Nice combination from Jones and they tie up. Another hard jab from Jones, and another, before landing a one-two combination. The 29-year-old Brazilian is two for two in taking home season-ending $1 million prizes as the PFL lightweight champion. Ray and Pettis met as recently as June, with the Scot earning a submission victory, but they now square off in the promotion's play-offs with just two wins separating them from the grand prize. Ex-UFC star Pettis 0-2 in PFL with loss to Manfio, 'I want to be next': Albazi wins, seeks title fight, Sources: Blaydes, Almeida to fight on Nov. 4, UFC's Dvalishvili (hand) to miss several months, McKee vs. 'Pitbull' headlines Bellator-Rizin event, Dern pounds Hill on feet, canvas in lopsided win, O'Malley's coach praises UFC champ Sterling, NSAC: 9 PFL fighters banned for failed drug tests, A eight-second KO kicks off drama-filled first episode of TUF 31, How a former NFL All-Pro and an ex-UFC fighter teamed up to help wounded veterans. Pettis moves forward, Jones goes to the body. Pettis went on to become a UFC and WEC lightweight champion, appearing on the cover of a Wheaties box and inking numerous lucrative sponsorship and endorsement deals. Oops. Milwaukee native and former UFC Champion Anthony Pettis hosts the ultimate Midwest MMA event of the summer at Franklin Field on August 12th. As this work is progressing, we're starting to get a method that we find is probably the safest way to make it to a fight. 12 into his biggest money-making venture. I was lucky to be discovered by the UFC, now its my turn to give the same spotlight to the fighters from this region, he said. That light was doused on Friday as Pettis lost his second straight PFL fight in his regular-season finale, dropping a split decision to Raush Manfio of Brazil at PFL 6 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Left hook and then a jab from Jones. That's the challenge before him. The move brought a nine-year run in the UFC for Pettis to an end. The trade-off is, of course, that fighters gain a strength and size advantage that is needed to compete in the divisions in modern MMA. And I'd been with UFC for so long. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. But now, hes actually using that knowledge to build his own firm. Stevie Ray believes he could beat Paddy Pimblett. Another swift kick to the body followed and folded over Cerrone, bringing the fight to a close and putting Pettis back on the short list of title challengers in the 155-pound weight class. Mixed martial arts is one of the easiest things to become a professional in or an amateur. Avg. More than two decades of archival stories, profiles, research and data. That's when I actually started using weights as a part of my training. Anthony Pettis | UFC Not Fighting "Showtime" Anthony Pettis Welterweight Division 24-10- (W-L-D) 4 Fight Win Streak 11 Wins by Knockout 7 Wins by Submission Last fight Win Pettis vs. They tie up against the ropes, referee stops that and warns Pettis about a possible headbutt. Pettis went into the fight knowing a knockout or submission win would secure a playoff spot, and even a decision win would put him in a tiebreaker. Pettis lands to the mitts of Jones, another jab by the boxing legend. Round 5: Pettis needs to get some of his early momentum back as this has been a tale of two fights so far. Pettis, 34, won his first mixed martial arts title in World Extreme Cagefighting, winning the circuits lightweight championship in Dec. 2010 with one of the sports most iconic moments, the Showtime Kick, which knocked out Benson Henderson in the closing seconds of their closely fought bout. MMAFighting scores the round 10-9, 20-18 overall for Pettis. The company has leaned heavily into hyping a narrative that this season's addition of Pettis, former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum and ex-Bellator welterweight champ and UFC title challenger Rory MacDonald, among other notables, has elevated the PFL into the position of No. Jones getting his jab off once again and finding success. Beneil Dariush is confident the UFC will grant him a long awaited title shot with a win over Charles Oliveira at UFC 289 and if not, he might actually have to take Justin Gaethjes advice and riot. But Im learning how to promote fights, and eventually Ill put the small details on it and make it flawless machine.. Pettis needs this round, in my humble opinion, and Jones lands a nice hook. Pettis is one of six new faces in the lightweight division alone. Pettis, whos the current leader in the PFLs lightweight division with 6 points, will fight Stevie Ray in the next round of the PFL tournament on June 24. And if he does, he would become the only fighter who has held the lightweight crowns in the WEC, UFC and PFL. Another jab from Jones, and Pettis wisely goes back to the body, and again. While the UFC promoting an upcoming card with music isnt uncommon, the fact that the promotion was willing to pay for a track from an artist as popular as Eminem speaks to the expectations for this event. I will make that fight: Dana White doubles down on Jon Jones vs. Tyson Fury UFC bout to crown baddest man on the planet. What do you want to do? Held has the rsum to provide Schulte with an early-season test. Anthony Joshua def. He returned to lightweight midway through 2017 with a good win over veteran Jim Miller but lost to Dustin Poirier four months later when he popped a rib mid-fight. Final seconds and Pettis comes up a bit short, Jones lands a jab, and a counter left hook, and thats it. 1 contender for the UFC lightweight title, with the expectation being that a Champion vs. Champion clash would happen in the first half of 2011. The spicy concoction has aged cayenne peppers and red habaneros to up the heat factor. But once I actually had my first meeting and I sat down and saw what it was all about, just having the ability to bring yourself to the present no matter what's going on. But its not only due to a lack of shows. 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"I like that I get an opportunity to avenge that loss," Pettis said. Round 4: Pettis getting more active with the jab to start the fourth, but hes still not getting through the tight guard of Jones. Inside the cage, he earned victories in three different weight classes, and in 2010, he created one of the most viral moments in the history of the sport with his Showtime Kick.. In fact, Proper No. Round 3: If Pettis can keep landing to the body, hell be in great shape because the shots up top arent getting through the guard of Jones. ET on UFC Fight Pass and PPV.com. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage businesses across the country, the MMA industry has taken a major hit. All three judges scored the bout 29-28, with two giving the nod to Manfio (13-3), who secured a playoff spot with the win. Legendary former two-weight world champion Randy Couture believes the fight is much more difficult to call than the first, given Pettis new motivation. : 50% TD Def. Sit back \u0026 enjoy our podcast episodes, vlog show, and exclusive music content from The City Life ProjectPLUS MORE! He has defeated many of the greatest lightweights in the sport, including others who also have worn the gold. He missed out on last year's play-offs following a high-profile departure from the UFC, but wants to prove that he is still a major title contender. This is a somewhat new one. In his first fight in more than three years, boxing Hall of Famer Roy Jones Jr. was defeated by former UFC champion Anthony Pettis by majority decision on Saturday night in Milwaukee. Natan Schulte vs. Marcin Held | Lightweight Younger in my career, I was that macho guy that's like, I don't I need anybody to get in my head or fix my thoughts. "That's where Stevie Ray is sitting, obviously Stevie has been in this situation before, he's been the spoiler in a couple of other big fights in his career, he's a very formidable guy with great submission skills so it's going to be an interesting fight all the way around, the real question is if he can figure out what adjustments Anthony is going to make this time around. A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma). It tracks your sleep, tracks your body temperature, your recovery. He has not competed since June 2019, so there might be rust, but Schulte hasn't fought since December of that year, either. MMAFighting scores the round 10-9 for Pettis. Pettis was 23 years old at the time, entering on a three-fight winning streak and brandishing a 12-1 record overall as he squared off with Henderson in the final fight in WEC history. But hes received nothing but five-star reviews, so people arent cooling off just yet. It was forced upon us, martial arts. Pettis will still have a management team for his career, including the contract he just inked to join the PFL roster. They came to Milwaukee, Wisconsinand it was freezing here. River Wilson-Bent TKO8 (10 round - middleweight) April 1 Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Anthony Paul Pettis [1] (born January 27, 1987) is an American professional mixed martial artist. : 1.1 SLpM - Significant Strikes Landed per Minute Str. I started with Taekwondo. Pettis jumps in with a left, Jones answers with a beautiful counter and smiles back to the corner. Very close round. Wow, I cant believe this was exactly 10 years ago today! The main event in Nashville saw Pettis stepping up. The best thing is I know when these fights are, so it's not like its two-weeks notice and youve got an opportunity and have to cut 20 pounds. Combo to the body from Pettis, and a jab to the midsection as well. So, the nutritionist was key for the weight cuts. ", But when he makes his PFL debut on April 23 at the opening event of the organization's 2021 season, Pettis might as well take on a new moniker: "Litmus Test.". To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Brendan Loughnane vs. Sheymon Moraes | Featherweight Out of nowhere and with incredible quickness, Pettis lunged forward with a Superman punch that landed flush, sending Thompson to the canvas in a heap. Final minute and Jones comes up short with a combo. In the latest Business of MMA column, Anthony Pettis explains why he decided to start his own management firm to work with fighters, Conor McGregor prepares to bring Proper No. Then Pettis did something no one had ever seen. 2023 Leaders Group. Alexander Volkanovski and Israel Adesanya have signed sponsorship deals with Logan Pauls PRIME Hydration. Anthony Pettis def. Schulte should feel insulted. Round 1: Anthony Pettis out first to a big pop from his home crowd. For Pettis, this fight is an important one to prove that he can still compete at the top level in MMA after a disappointing start to his PFL tenure. They touch gloves and were off with the main event. If you don't have ESPN+, get it here. Friday's PFL card was headlined by two-time Olympic judo gold medalist Kayla Harrison, the 2019 PFL women's lightweight champion, who submitted Cindy Dandois in the first round to remain undefeated. Back in February 2020, Mexican beverage conglomerate Becle, which produces the popular Jose Cuervo tequila, purchased an additional stake in McGregors whiskey company and now owns a 49 percent share. Pettis goes to the body, lands a nice left up top. Pettis next potential masterpiece will be the inaugural Anthony Pettis Fight Club Midwest Invitational on August 12 at Franklin Field in Franklin, Wisconsin just south of Milwaukee, where he grew up and learned how to throw fists and feet. My first fight show is June 12. Nice, slick right hand from Jones, and a nice left from Jones as well. I want these guys to be part of something thats not like, Heres a negotiated contract, go get ready, well talk to you on your next negotiation., Were doing Zoom meetings; it has to be Zoom because of COVID. I have my head coach, and I also have, honestly, a mindset coach as well. Of course, the advertisement isnt exactly a new phenomenon. Please enter a valid email and try again. The man has been on the cover of a Wheaties box! All three judges scored the bout 29-28, with two giving the nod to Manfio (13-3), who secured a playoff spot with the win. 1 heavyweight in the world, Francis Ngannou, to the PFL, 2021 PFL playoffs: A rematch, a coin flip and two women on a collision course, PFL 6: Kayla Harrison playoff-bound after submission win; Anthony Pettis, Lance Palmer fall short, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Thompson controlled the distance and landed at will, darting in and out with stiff shots and quick retreats to bust Pettis up without taking any real damage in return. Heres the official description for Poiriers new hot sauce: Like any good cajun sauce, the recipe starts with the best cayenne peppers, fermented to round out the sting and up the flavor before finishing with vinegar, sea salt, celery and garlic. Leg Reach 40". I would like to receive information from The Mirror via email about new products, services and offers. So far we've seen Anthony Joshua, Gervonta Davis, Ryan Garcia, Jake Paul and Tom Access to easy-to-read digital editions of weekly issues. Pettis darts in, steps off and lands a left hook. Nice combination attempt up top from Pettis, Jones lands a right. Roy Jones Jr. out second as he walks to the ring for, what he says will be, the final time. Ahead of his PFL debut, former UFC lightweight Anthony Pettis explains his motivation and philosophy on fighting at this stage of his career. This isnt something where Im like, Yo, theres horrible managers. Its more, I know what needs to be done. Pettis enters his new workplace riding a two-fight winning streak. I know I am expected to perform at a certain level, but I'm excited to go have a busy year. This April 23 co-main event promises to be more competitive than the headline bout, in which Pettis faces Collard, whose calling card is his participation in both MMA (1-3 in the UFC) and pro boxing (lost his last two, after gaining cult status for a five-fight win streak in 2020). Anthony Pettis (0-0) is a former UFC lightweight champion and is currently competing in MMA in the PFL. He hasn't lost since 2017, back when the PFL was still branded as the World Series of Fighting. Ultimately, he wants the winners of the regions to face off. Jones smirks back and lands that quick jab. Jones lands a looping left hook and a nice jab. Coming over here, I definitely have to perform. According to notes from the loan approval, Onnits total 2019 payroll expenses were approximately $11.42 million, which helped them receive the loan. See how UFC fighters reacted to the UFC Vegas 74 main event between Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi, along with other notable moments from Saturdays main card. I started learning jiu jitsu. Not only was the WEC lightweight title on the line, but with the roster soon to be folded into the UFC ranks, the victor would move to the Octagon as the No. Through those journeys, Pettis has learned from the people tasked with guiding his career, and its given him the insight to not only handle up-and-coming prospects but provide the type of real-world experience that only a fighter could bring to the table. Good feint from Jones, Pettis lands as the bell rings. From Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They said, Why dont you try fighting? I'm like, I'm more of the teacher type. I was teaching my students to do it. Showtime had earned back-to-back victories after dropping his promotional debut, but hadnt fought in nearly a year, while the always active Cowboy came in off consecutive victories over Jeremy Stephens and Melvin Guillard and having won eight of his previous nine appearances. Close round, but Jones may have tied it up. You can check out the full interview with Anthony Pettis below: Anthony Pettis does not currently have a fight scheduled, although he will likely be a part of the PFL's 2022 season. You've got guys that come off of a 0-2 record because they didn't know what they were doing before. Story idea? The latest personnel hires and promotions, plus exclusive ratings and research from the sports industry. Pettis plan is to follow up his Midwest invitational with one from the West Coast later this year and an event from East Coast next year. The PFL came with a deal that was amazing. They were like, Hey, we want to see what you want in your career. They tie up and separate, Jones with a counter body shot. Held has won multiple medals in submission grappling at a world championship level, so if the fight goes to the canvas, he'll be a threat. He has lost four of his past five MMA contests.. Honestly, I was coming up to the last couple fights on my UFC contract. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Roy Jones Jr. via majority decision (76-76, 77-75, 78-74). He walked Cerrone down, hitting him with a lunging knee as Cowboy dipped his head, then propelled himself off the fence to land a knee to the other side of Cerrones midsection seconds later. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Kai Kara-France reacts to controversial split decision loss to Amir Albazi at UFC Vegas 74. I would spend like 4 o'clock to 8 o'clock doing Taekwondo every day. 'Showtime' did not have the best start to his PFL career in 2021, as he went 0-2 in the promotion. Ranking the TUF coaches fights: Which fight was No. The speed difference between the two was apparent early, as Pettis repeatedly countered Cerrones offerings and settled into working from the southpaw stance. Jones gets a hook of his own in as the bell sounds. UFC title matchup projections: What does our model think of Nunes-Aldana and Jones-Miocic? McGregors whiskey has become a mainstay on cage floors and boxing rings ever since it was first launched. Jones takes a deep breath and lands a left hand. It kind of just all plays in together, Pettis said. He is a former UFC Lightweight Champion. Arm Reach 73". Check out Jones Jr. vs. Pettis live blog below. The much bigger Chiesa, who missed weight ahead of this contest and moved to welterweight after, looked to grapple and took the fight to Pettis, who was able to weather those exchanges, threatening with submissions at times, defending well and repeatedly working his way back to his feet. He said of the event: The night of the show was amazing, but it was a learning experience.. Well see how the judges score it, but I lean Jones in the final frame. The Final Fight Of The Night Power Rankings Is Here. Pettis jabs to the body, blocked by Jones, and Pettis ties up. I have an older brother, as well, that was doing it. Next Event: 06/11/2023 Milwaukee WI Tickets: APFCMILWAUKEE.EVENTBRITE.COM Another left from Jones, although he was a little off-balanced. I started fighting in a Harley-Davidson dealership in Milwaukee, Wisc., that was my first fight all the way up to a UFC world title. Acc. 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Pettis' next potential masterpiece will be the inaugural Anthony Pettis Fight Club Midwest Invitational on August 12 at Franklin Field in Franklin, Wisconsin just south of Milwaukee, where he. ", Stevie Ray fights Anthony Pettis in the lightweight PFL play-offs tonight at the Hulu Theatre in Madison Square Garden, live on Channel 4 at midnight, Tyson Fury's cornerman backs heavyweight to fight again despite retirement claim, UFC legend hails Jake Paul for "poking Dana White" with fighter-pay stance, Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Actually, when I moved up to 170 pounds, because I was fighting at lightweight and moved up to welterweight, thats a 15-pound jump from 155 to 170, so I had to put some muscle on. 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As Henderson stepped away from the fence, Pettis sprinted toward it, propelled himself off the cage with his right foot and swung it around, kicking Henderson dead in the face, sending the champion down to the canvas. I let him take my back and props to him he had a good submission ready for me that I couldn't escape, but I won't make that mistake twice. Overall, Pettis has lost four of his past six fights, dating back to his time in the UFC, where he held the 155-pound title from 2013 to 2015. Milwaukee, Wisconsin Anthony Pettis "Showtime" ASSOCIATION Roufusport CLASS Lightweight STYLE Kickboxing Wins 25 KO / TKO 11 44% SUBMISSIONS 8 32% DECISIONS 6 24% Losses 14 KO / TKO 2 14%. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. He also had a cup of coffee in the UFC, going 1-2. Though he couldnt secure the choke, he quickly threw his legs up and latched onto a triangle choke, clamping down and forcing Chiesa to tap. ET Add in a handful of red habaneros for an extra punch of heat, and you have a knock out sauce that can take on everything from heavyweight meals like biscuits and gravy to featherweight dishes like grilled chicken breast or cauliflower pizza.. You know, strength and conditioning didnt exist before [in the sport]. Acc. Over the course of his prestigious career, Anthony Pettis has competed at lightweight, featherweight and welterweight. But hes hoping to build a roster of fighters at Showtime Sports Entertainment Group that features homegrown talent that he can grow from the time an athlete is just starting out to momentous occasions like signing their first contract with the UFC. With a wealth of experience at his disposal, Pettis recently decided to give back to the sport by helping up and coming fighters through his new management company, Showtime Sports Entertainment Group. Dozens of gym owners were listed among those receiving federal funds including several American Top Team academies, the American Kickboxing Academy, numerous Renzo Gracie schools and Urijah Fabers Ultimate Fitness Center. MMAFighting scores the round 10-9 for Jones, 38-38 overall. Johnson talks with SBJs Abe Madkour about learning how to sell and to not fear change, becoming an effective manager, the importance of empathy as a leadership trait, and what to look for when evaluating job candidates. The main event is expected to begin around 12 a.m. The initial part of training, like when we first started, no one knew what they were doing. Anthony Pettis FC 4: Night of Champions, April 23rd 2023, Jean Shepherd Community Center, Hammond, IndianaThe City Life Project Watch Party/Watch Along & FIG. Not so much. Already a subscriber? Henderson had been leading the dance and doing the majority of the damage to that point, and was the one to initiate the grappling exchange that ultimately led to the finishing sequence, but in that moment, Pettis showed that he had a slick submission game to go along with his flashy striking repertoire. Fighters who own gyms across the U.S. have been subject to lockdowns, social distancing measures and other protocols put in place in hopes of slowing the spread of COVID-19, which already has claimed the lives of more than 345,000 Americans. Introducing the Showtime Sports Entertainment Group: pic.twitter.com/cHX1a7tZgg. Entering to a raucous ovation, Pettis made the partisan crowd at the Bradley Center go bonkers as he locked up a belly-down armbar and drew a verbal tap from Henderson prior to the close of the opening round. I know what fighters need at all different stages of their careers. Anthony Pettis vs Eddie Alvarez full fight review: In a gutsy performance, Alvarez managed to win a split decision last night (Sun., Jan. 17, 2016) at UFC Fight Night 81 inside TD Garden in Boston . They didn't have the structure behind their training camps, behind fight choosing, deciding when they should fight, who they should fight, what weight class. Pettis digs to the body for the cleanest land of the round. Onnit reportedly retained 197 jobs as a result of the loan. We're combining wrestling. There's no guarantee that Pettis will win this season's championship, but the expectation going in is that he is going to be looking for a bank that's open late for a $1 million deposit on New Year's Eve. I don't lift weights like a bodybuilder lifts weights, but the way that we do it is sports-specific, putting ourselves in positions that we are in fights. Pettis also beat Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone last May. Not a ton of strikes landed, but its more so because of a shared patient approach. Award-winning original reporting, with in-depth profiles, timely research and expert opinions on the biggest issues and stories in sports business. He is similar to oddsmakers in struggling to pick a winner at Madison Square Garden tonight. Fighter Details. I just got caught in a position that I had never been in before, honestly. The Milwaukee native remains active in the citys martial arts scene, owning Taekwondo academies and having recently started the Showtime Group, a fighters management company. This whole season, I'm going to be at 155 this season in the PFLthats how they work the seasons. I know what I'm doing. I got that from my dad, honestly. Anthony Pettis joined an elite UFC club on Saturday night when he knocked out Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson with a Superman punch. Watch the main card on ESPN2: Download the ESPN App | WatchESPN2 | TV. I had my younger brother as part of that, and my little brother followed in my footsteps. "With this format how the points play out can change the way you approach a fight," Couture explained. does anyone know if he has muscle dystrophy because that is what it looks like and i am a doctor so i have seen it before. The event will feature mens and womens bouts comprised of unsigned talent solely from the Midwest, which, Pettis said, has become a hotbed of MMA talent. Comment? Question? Last year is when I started this actually with [Micah Schnurstein]. But if Schulte has spent any of that $2 million on a UFC Fight Pass subscription, he has seen what Pettis is capable of. I pulled back from that because I had the heart rate monitor for myself. Latest on Anthony Pettis including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Pettis sneaks in a right hand up top during an exchange. 12 along with him for the fight against Poirier. At 34, "Showtime" is not as showy as he once was. Speaking of flawless, Pettis kicked off his 2022 PFL season with a victory on May 6 at Esports Stadium in Arlington, Texas, when he submitted Irelands Myles Price at 4:17 of Round 1. But that doesnt mean he cant share the good, bad and ugly that has shaped him as a fighter. He was five when he started practicing taekwondo, and his passion for martial arts only grew as he got older. So I have to be at 155 for this whole year. The performances of Pettis, Werdum, and MacDonald, plus the showings of other new additions fresh off the UFC roster, will go a long way toward establishing where the PFL belongs in the MMA landscape. Pettis throws a overhand right, but eats a combination. It's kind of scary when I do that stuff because you're so focused in on these numbers, and then if you have an off day or you have a bad night of sleep and maybe you don't even feel bad, but if this thing tells you that you had a bad night of sleep, you're like, Oh man, maybe I shouldn't train today. So, I tried to fine-tune it where its not so much technology, but just enough. "The fight didn't go my way but now I go and right that wrong. A lot of them moved up from different places in the U.S. Three months ago, all of my guys started. APFC by Anthony Pettis. Like in the last fight, I got hit in the nose, blood is coming out. The return of Conor McGregor at UFC 257 may be the first pay-per-view for the company in 2021, but the event will likely go down as one of its biggest by years end. Pettis goes to the body as the bell rings. I wish I would have started it earlier in my career. 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In his most recent championship season, 2019, Schulte had submissions in two of his three victories, including one against former UFC fighter Ramsey Nijem. Stevie Ray fights Anthony Pettis in the lightweight PFL play-offs tonight at the Hulu Theatre in Madison Square Garden, live on Channel 4 at midnight Read more Tyson Fury's cornerman backs . As I grew older, I understood what I was learning and the life skills that it taught me and the journey of a martial artist. 2023 Leaders Group. Jones gets that jab working again, and a nice right hook. : 47% SApM: 3.44 Str. I was on that journey as a kid. Pettis throws a right, pushes Jones back, Pettis goes to the body, and Jones lands a crafty left hand while rolling away. It was an all-female college, and they had an after-school program, which was Taekwondo or ballet. Their featherweight bout at UFC 206 might have been hastily installed as the main event, but Max Holloway and Anthony Pettis both view the fight as a path to bigger and better things in 2017. And Pettis legacy is growing with fighting and now promoting. Watch Roy Jones Jr. vs. Anthony Pettis full fight video highlights from the Jones Jr. vs. Pettis clash in the main event at Gamebred Boxing 4 on Saturday night, courtesy of the UFC and. All rights reserved. Pettis formerly fought in the Welterweight, Lightweight, and Featherweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Professional Fighters League (PFL). All rights reserved.The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Leaders Group. Earlier this year, we just decided that we were going to fight it out and see where I wanted to go from there and go into free agency. Who do you think wins; Stevie Ray or Anthony Pettis? The event will stream live on UFC Fight Pass. All the stuff that I had to learn on my own, honestly, that Im giving to these guys right from the jump.. Sign up for the Jones lands a jab and smiles at Pettis. Something went wrong. Pettis took home the victory and the WEC title, and his inventiveness inside the cage became an indelible memory in the minds of every MMA fan around the globe. Jones with a sneaky jab to the midsection of Pettis. Chris Wade vs. Anthony Dizy | Featherweight I needed something new and exciting. newsletter, UFC Anniversary Limited Edition Fight Glove, Aljamain Sterling Authentic Walkout Jersey, UFC Vegas 74 video: Jim Miller demolishes Jesse Butler with devastating 23-second knockout, Video: Greg Hardy knocked out at Team Combat League event, UFC Vegas 74 Results: Kara-France vs. Albazi, BKFC president says BKFC 41 PPV buys fell below expectations, claims event had more than 700,000 illegal streams, Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi full fight video highlights. I have a coach for every martial art. We have about 350 students in our Taekwondo academies. Would love your thoughts, please comment. His idea is to give them a stage where they can compete while also building a skill set that could eventually earn a look from a major MMA promotion. Something went wrong. For nearly 24 minutes, these two were locked in a back-and-forth battle where neither man had really managed to pull ahead by a considerable margin. I will make that fight: Dana White doubles down on Jon Jones vs. Tyson Fury UFC bout to crown baddest man on the planet. After bringing down the curtain on the WEC together, Pettis and Henderson took divergent paths to the top of the UFC lightweight division, with Pettis losing his debut to Clay Guida after his immediate title shot was put on hold and Henderson collecting a trio of victories, capped by a win over Guida, before claiming the title from Frankie Edgar at UFC 144. He's going to want to come in there and get revenge, so all of my focus is on Pettis. After dropping two fights in his PFL debut in 2021, Pettis said he is more prepared this season, saying his ultimate goal is to win the PFL lightweight title. Henderson was on an even bigger roll, having rattled off 10 straight victories, including back-to-back submission wins over Jamie Varner in a title unification bout and Cowboy Cerrone in his first successful title defense. 12McGregors own take on Irish whiskeywill appear in the octagon on Jan. 23, according to multiple people who spoke to MMA Fighting on the condition of anonymity. Find out here! So their second bout should be one of higher intensity, with Pettis looking to prove he is still at world championship level at this late stage of his career. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. UFC title matchup projections: What does our model think of Nunes-Aldana and Jones-Miocic? I have this Oura Ring. MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31: (R-L) Anthony Pettis kicks Benson Henderson in their UFC lightweight championship bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. On paper, this may be a new endeavor for Pettis. "I wonder how much that effects your mentality when you still have to solve the problems of the guy standing across the cage. I got a lot of projects in the works. He spent several years in Bellator where, after losing his debut to Michael Chandler, he won 11 of his next 12 fights. Roy Jones Jr. MD8 (8 rounds - cruiserweight) March 25 Fresno . MMA Fighting has Roy Jones Jr. vs. Anthony Pettis live round-by-round updates for one of the most surprising boxing fights of the year at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisc., on Saturday night. People were wondering what Pettis had left in the tank and if his days of competing with members of the Top 15 were behind, and with Chiesa looking to rebound from his weird submission loss to Kevin Lee the previous summer, many anticipated that the ascending former Ultimate Fighter winner would score is biggest career victory by toppling the former titleholder. We had a room full of guys of all different weight classes, just throwing down pretty much. Nice body shot from the former UFC and WEC champ, Jones lands at the end, but is likely down two rounds after the nice body work from Pettis. Please enter a valid email and try again. Pettis lands another right hand up top, then to the body. Round 6: Final round underway in a closely contested battle. Pettis jabbing away, then lands a right, Jones answers with a left. Age 36. !#ShowtimeKick10thAnniversary pic.twitter.com/8n5Gv76Uwt. BOXING is back better than ever in 2023 with some absolute crackers - and there are plenty more to come. : 0.61 TD Acc. This thing's actually amazing. A post shared by Dustin Poirier (@dustinpoirier). It's a small glove, big glove sparring, but with a purposenot just go out there and win the sparring matches. (He may need to clear that with regulators, of course.) Its so easy to get fights in mixed martial arts. Nice jab, and hook to the body from Jones. "It's the main goal, but the short-term goal and the main focus is on Pettis and I can't look past him even though I'm confident. There are some great managers out there, Pettis said. I just started my own management company, so we have a bunch of fighters that are up-and-coming guys that are looking to become professional fighters. SOTI 2021:Our flagship virtual conference, State OfThe Industry,is March 24-25. Does Anthony Pettis suffer from muscle dystrophy? Follow Anthony Pettis. I started mixing martial arts. Your login session has expired. We said if we wanted to survive in this industry, we need to learn mixed martial arts and teach our students mixed martial arts. The training has been crazy. Early in the second, Pettis stung Chiesa with a kick to the body and followed it up with a right hand that caused Chiesa to slump before hitting him with a jumping knee-kick hybrid that put him on the deck. Dana White has once again laid down the challenge to Tyson Fury to enter the UFC octagon to face Jon Jones. I was part of the WEC before the UFC. I did a combine here in Milwaukee, and I had about 120 people show up from all over the U.S. We got that from our martial arts training. Right jab from Jones, and Pettis emptying the tank for the final 10 seconds, and thats it for real, this time. MMAFighting scores it 10-9, and the fight 78-74 overall for Jones, Official result: Anthony Pettis def. SBJ I Factor is a monthly podcast offering interviews with sports executives who have been recipients of one of the magazines awards, such as Forty Under 40, Game Changers and others. My dad was like that. Khabib Nurmagomedov has released footage of his weight cut for, "It's bad for all these guys" - Anthony Pettis is against weight cutting. You can unsubscribe at any time. Inside the negotiations that brought the No. Anthony Pettis Fighting Championship (APFC) has 2 upcoming event(s), with the next one to be held in Waukesha Expo Center, Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States. I understand that I can unsubscribe at any time. Ahead of his most recent win over Alex Morono at UFC Vegas 17, it was known that the fight would be the last on Pettis' UFC contract. Be ready to . Less than 10 seconds before he headed back to his corner down two rounds and dealing with a busted-up face, Pettis found a way to secure a victory in the blink of an eye. "In his fight against Stevie Ray he had already qualified, he didn't have to steal points or even win to still get in the play-offs. And a lot of strength and conditioning. Click below to sign in. Or will what these veterans show on their new playing field say more about the level of competition? So, I fought at 145, 155 and 170. Loik Radzhabov vs. Alexander Martinez | Lightweight. Every so often in sports, the stars align to create a magical moment, and this was one of those times. Register for a free SBJ account to unlock one extra article per month. https://ufcfightpass.com/video/88418/anthony-pettis-vs-benson-henderson-wec-53. UPDATE: This UFC Q&A video session is long gone, fight fans. Jermaine Franklin UD12 (12 rounds - heavyweight) Fabio Wardley def. Pettis moving forward pumping the jab, Jones lands a jab, then a sweeping hook. MORE:Top 5 Nick Diaz Fights|Diego Sanchez's Top 5 Fights|Brandon Moreno's Fighting Spirit, https://ufcfightpass.com/video/30093/anthony-pettis-vs-donald-cerrone-ufc-fight-night. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Weight 155. Oops. Rather than worrying about championship belts and his position in the rankings, the former lightweight titleholder wanted to chase interesting fights, either at lightweight or welterweight, and when the opportunity to share the cage with Wonderboy was presented to him, the Milwaukee native jumped at the opportunity. The fastest growing MMA promotion in the Midwest. I learned a lot during that time, but I found out that I don't like doing those training camps. At the time of the purchase, based on the amount paid for the shares, Proper 12 was valued at roughly $235 million. Mixed martial arts was all over the place. Alexander Volkanovski and Israel Adesanya become first official athletes of Logan Pauls Prime. Well, I had my own gym when I was 15. So, me being the younger brother, I went to a jiu jitsu gym, signed up for my first classes to learn jiu jitsu. Anthony Showtime Pettis is fresh off a Professional Fighters League win that saw him conquer his opponent with a first-round triangle choke and showed why hes still one of the most dazzling MMA fighters on the planet. He will not encounter fighters of that caliber inside a PFL cage. With most states still not allowing large gatherings, especially indoors, the regional fight scene took a massive hit during the pandemic. This one took place nearly five years after Pettis championship win at home in Milwaukee, and with the perception of Showtime having shifted dramatically. Dana White has once again laid down the challenge to Tyson Fury to enter the UFC octagon to face Jon Jones. But on mindset stuff, fighters that have experience, talking to my athletes, accounting, teaching them how to make LLCs, paying themselves salaries. By the time he was 20, he made his professional fight debut after deciding MMA was his future. One more MMA-related business of note listed was Onnit Labs, a supplement company that counts UFC color commentator Joe Rogan among its owners, which received $2.38 million from the payment protection program. In fact, McGregor just recently touted his previous fight, a dismantling of Donald Cerrone in under one minute at UFC 246, as the highest-selling PPV of the year with more than 1.3 million buys. Another jab from Jones, left hand behind it, Pettis counters to the body. It's super easy to lose focus and lose track of your thoughts and then your thoughts wander off and you're outside of that cage, and then all sudden bringing yourself back to being present. Bloody Elbow recently documented how these programs the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) have been used by numerous people involved in the MMA industry as a means to survive the pandemic. Yeah, that's my goal. Anthony Pettis has been a champion in two MMA promotions, most notably the most star-studded in the world, the UFC. Sign up for the Let us know at talkback@sporttechie.com, Inside MLB's big court win; Bay Area's NWSL team takes shape; The FL Panthers' big chance to build its business and CA eyes game-changer in college sport. Final 25 seconds and Jones lands a big left hook to the midsection of Pettis, and another stiff jab. Here's the pre-UFC 171 livestream for Anthony Pettis' Q&A session. Nah bro, f*** yous: Pros react to Amir Albazis decision win over Kai Kara-France at UFC Vegas 74. Pettis tries to open up, Jones goes to the body. My goal is to make this an annual event that athletes from the area are proud to say they competed in.. By toasted January 21, 2016 in UFC toasted Free 324 Posted January 21, 2016 he has a worryingly low muscle mass. They came out slinging right away, with Pettis landing a right hand early and Cerrone countering with a knee up the middle prior to Showtime attempting a cartwheel kick. Of course, [my brother and I] were two boys. Timely, daily updates provide the latest developments and news relied upon by industry leaders. March 21 is our first fight for our guys that are booked up. I started boxing. We picked about 45 of those guys to have contracts and begin training. The PFL's lightweight division is his domain. The multi-time Grammy winning artist also posted the new promo on his Twitter account which has over 22.8 million followers. All he wants to discuss is his side hustle: promoting fights. We're just finding guys that are coachable and that really want it. I just didnt officially announce it., A new fight family. Industry insiders say those numbers can go even higher depending on the artist or the song. So we have all the pieces of the puzzle in Milwaukee, and it was something Ive been wanting to do for a long time. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images), https://ufcfightpass.com/video/64746/anthony-pettis-vs-michael-chiesa-ufc-226. The 34-year-old made headlines in late 2020, when he fought out his UFC contract and then signed an exclusive deal with PFL. After three years out of the cage, including a brief retirement, Ray was brought into the PFL this year, losing a decision to Alex Martinez before tapping former UFC champion Pettis in his biggest career win. I started learning Muay Thai kickboxing, fell in love with that culture, and I was really good at it. As part of a relief effort set up by the U.S. government, a pair of programs were established in hopes of helping many of these businesses prevent layoffs or other measures needed to trip expenditures while the pandemic is still ongoing. Not really able to get to spar, I didnt get to do the martial arts side of it. See our ethics statement. While McGregor is busy with Irish whiskey, his opponent, Dustin Poirier, looks to spice things up. With promoting, Im trying to put the puzzle pieces together and create a masterpiece.. Once again, Showtime had shown that despite his undeniable striking skills, hes an outstanding grappler as well. UFC legend Randy Couture slams Conor McGregor over "lifestyle issues", Claressa Shields plotting MMA return just weeks after Savannah Marshall clash, "I've put in the work, I believe I'm going to get the job done but I can't write him off or underestimate him. To this day, it remains the most creative and clutch attack Ive ever witnessed in a championship fight. How will the new blood stack up against the iron of the PFL, such as lightweight Natan Schulte and featherweight Lance Palmer, both of whom won the $1 million prizes at the end of each of the first two seasons? Ray submitted Pettis in the second round of their first meeting in June during the pre-season of the Professional Fighters' League, but the American had already qualified for the play-offs. I mean go to 145, my training camp was literally cutting weight. So much. Wonderboy was perfectly content to keep going at this pace into the waning seconds of the second round before Pettis did what Pettis had done many times throughout his career. Its a big investment, but the UFC and ESPN are banking on an even bigger return, which is why that promo was spotted throughout the college football playoff games airing on New Years Day. The former UFC and WEC champ's main event against Clay Collard at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, will of course be a proving ground for the 34-year-old Pettis, but it also can . Left hook from Jones, and a jab to the body. SBJ Spotlight: Rich McKay of AMB Sports and Entertainment, Marchand and Ourand, Ep. Pettis dropped his first UFC fight after the merger between the UFC and WEC, losing a decision to Clay Guida in June 2011. \r\rTwo lifelong friends on Vancouver Island, British Columbia Canada with dope cameras sharing our experiences with you. It feels like a shot fired directly at the bow of longtime second-fiddle promotion Bellator. Anthony Pettis is a former UFC and WEC champion and one of the most popular, well-known mixed martial artists of the last decade. Anthony Pettis has stated that if he could change one thing about MMA, it would be the weight-cutting process fighters often have to go through. 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Another stiff jab from Jones, Pettis throws a few punches, all blocked from Jones, who scores with a pair of jabs. I felt like I'd fought everybody over there. Final seconds of the round and Jones has Pettis guessing. Daily updates aggregating the stories and spin from more than 600 outlets across the globe. Bet on Jones-Pettis at DraftKings Sportsbook. Fighting Out Of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Gyms werent alone when it came to use of these programs, because promotions also asked for support from the government during a very tough time when many regional shows depend on ticket sales to drive revenue. For Pettis (24-12), a 34-year-old from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it was his second straight PFL loss, following a unanimous decision defeat against Clay Collard in his debut in April. Late in the first, Chiesa started to fade and Pettis started to find his range, attacking with kicks and avoiding anything coming back his way. 25,052 likes Add a comment. Oct. 6, 2020, How to Watch TUF 31: Team McGregor vs Team Chandler. Anthony Pettis (0-0) is a former UFC lightweight champion and is currently competing in MMA in the PFL. Honestly, Ive been doing it for a while, just not officially, with my younger brothers career, a lot of fighters at Roufusport, and we kind of have the factory for building great fighters, Pettis told MMA Fighting ahead of his most recent win over Alex Morono in the UFC. I would say in my teenage years, I started competing hard, going for top 10 titles in Taekwondo. 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The former UFC and WEC champ's main event against Clay Collard at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, will of course be a proving ground for the 34-year-old Pettis, but it also can be perceived as a measuring stick for the PFL, which has been idle since 2019 because of the coronavirus pandemic. At 33, Pettis still has plenty of time left in the fight game. So the fight promotion, Ill have a place to build up my talent, give them the right fights and then hopefully get them to the bigger shows.. You've got to pick a class. 17K Followers, 824 Following, 554 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from APFC by Anthony Pettis (@apfcmma) Former UFC lightweight champ Anthony Pettis reveals bulking was minimal after he got call to fight Roy Jones Jr. at 200 pounds When he got the call, Anthony Pettis was walking around a. There's also FightCenter, which offers live updates for every PFL card. 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