Anthony Pettis "Showtime"
Anthony Pettis, known as "Showtime", is a mixed martial artist from the United States listed in the Welterweight division. Anthony Pettis holds a professional record of 25-14-0, including 11-9-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 3 came by knockout or TKO, 4 by submission and 4 by decision. Anthony Pettis stands 5'10", has a 72.5-inch reach, fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 39 years old. Anthony Pettis is currently on a 2-fight losing streak and is listed as Not Fighting.
Anthony Pettis profile
| Division | Welterweight |
|---|---|
| Professional record | 25-14-0 |
| UFC record | 11-9-0 |
| Division rank | Unranked |
| Status | Not Fighting |
| Country | United States |
| Age | 39 |
| Date of birth | 1987-01-27 |
| Height | 5'10" |
| Reach | 72.5" |
| Leg reach | 40" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Last weigh-in | 169.5 lbs |
| Current streak | L2 |
| Total octagon time | 3h 52m |
Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3.32 |
|---|---|
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 3.99 |
| Striking accuracy | 48.4% |
| Striking defense | 52.9% |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.26 |
| Strikes to the head | 64.6% |
| Strikes to the body | 21.1% |
| Strikes to the legs | 14.3% |
Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 0.52 |
|---|---|
| Takedown defense | 55.9% |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.71 |
| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 80.95 |
UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 3 |
|---|---|
| UFC wins by submission | 4 |
| UFC wins by decision | 4 |
Anthony Pettis recorded fight history
Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.
| Date | Promotion | Event | Opponent | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-05 | Professional Fighters League | Professional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2022 Playoffs | Steven Ray | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2022-06-24 | Professional Fighters League | Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2022 Regular Season | Steven Ray | loss | Submission (Twister) |
| 2022-05-06 | Professional Fighters League | Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2022 Regular Season | Myles Price | win | Submission (Triangle Choke) |
| 2021-06-25 | Professional Fighters League | Professional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2021 Regular Season | Raush Manfio | loss | Decision (Split) |
| 2021-04-23 | Professional Fighters League | Professional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2021 Regular Season | Clay Collard | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2020-12-19 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal | Alex Morono | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2020-05-09 | UFC | UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje | Donald Cerrone | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2020-01-18 | UFC | UFC 246: McGregor vs. Cowboy | Diego Ferreira | loss | Rear Naked Choke |
| 2019-08-17 | UFC | UFC 241: Cormier vs. Miocic 2 | Nate Diaz | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2019-03-23 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis | Stephen Thompson | win | Punch to Head At Distance |
| 2018-10-06 | UFC | UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor | Tony Ferguson | loss | Corner Stoppage |
| 2018-07-07 | UFC | UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier | Michael Chiesa | win | Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard |
| 2017-11-11 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis | Dustin Poirier | loss | Injury |
| 2017-07-08 | UFC | UFC 213: Romero vs. Whittaker | Jim Miller | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2016-12-10 | UFC | UFC 206: Holloway vs. Pettis | Max Holloway | loss | Punches to Head At Distance |
| 2016-08-27 | UFC | UFC on FOX: Maia vs. Condit | Charles Oliveira | win | Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard |
| 2016-04-23 | UFC | UFC 197: Jones vs Saint Preux | Edson Barboza | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2016-01-17 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz | Eddie Alvarez | loss | Decision (Split) |
| 2015-03-14 | UFC | UFC 185: Pettis vs Dos Anjos | Rafael dos Anjos | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2014-12-06 | UFC | UFC 181: Hendricks vs Lawler II | Gilbert Melendez | win | Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard |
| 2013-08-31 | UFC | UFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2 | Benson Henderson | win | Armbar From Bottom Guard |
| 2013-01-26 | UFC | UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Dodson | Donald Cerrone | win | Kick to Body At Distance |
| 2012-02-25 | UFC | UFC 144: Edgar vs Henderson | Joe Lauzon | win | Kick to Head At Distance |
| 2011-10-08 | UFC | UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3 | Jeremy Stephens | win | Decision (Split) |
| 2011-06-04 | UFC | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs Team dos Santos Finale | Clay Guida | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2010-12-16 | WEC 53 | WEC 53 - Henderson vs. Pettis | Benson Henderson | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2010-08-18 | WEC 50 | WEC 50 - Cruz vs. Benavidez 2 | Shane Roller | win | Submission (Triangle Choke) |
| 2010-04-24 | WEC 48 | WEC 48 - Aldo vs. Faber | Alex Karalexis | win | Submission (Triangle Choke) |
| 2010-03-06 | WEC 47 | WEC 47 - Bowles vs. Cruz | Danny Castillo | win | KO (Head Kick and Punches) |
| 2009-12-19 | WEC 45 | WEC 45 - Cerrone vs. Ratcliff | Bart Palaszewski | loss | Decision (Split) |
| 2009-06-07 | WEC 41 | WEC 41 - Brown vs. Faber 2 | Mike Campbell | win | Submission (Triangle Choke) |
| 2008-12-13 | GFS | GFS - Season's Beatings | Gabe Walbridge | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2008-10-04 | GFS 55 | GFS 55 - Gladiators Fighting Series 55 | Jay Ellis | win | TKO (Submission to Elbows) |
| 2008-06-21 | GFS | GFS - Fight Club | Sherron Leggett | win | Decision (Split) |
| 2008-03-29 | GFS | GFS - Knockout Kings | Mike Lambrecht | win | KO (Kick) |
| 2008-02-16 | GFS | GFS - The Warriors | George Barrazza | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2007-12-01 | GFS | GFS - Seasons Beatings | Michael Skinner | win | TKO (Submission to Punches) |
| 2007-08-17 | GFS | GFS - Rumble in the Cage | Lonny Amdahl | win | TKO (Injury) |
| 2007-01-27 | GFS | GFS - Super Brawl | Tom Erspamer | win | TKO (Punches) |
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