Anthony Pettis "Showtime"
Anthony Pettis, known as "Showtime", is a mixed martial artist from the United States competing in the UFC Welterweight division. Anthony Pettis holds a professional record of 24-10-0, including 11-8-0 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, and is 36 years old. Anthony Pettis is currently on a 2-fight winning streak and is listed as Not Fighting.
Anthony Pettis profile
| Division | Welterweight |
|---|---|
| Professional record | 24-10-0 |
| UFC record | 11-8-0 |
| Division rank | Unranked |
| Status | Not Fighting |
| Country | United States |
| Age | 36 |
| Date of birth | 1987-01-27 |
| Height | 5'10" |
| Reach | 72.5" |
| Leg reach | 40" |
| Last weigh-in | 169.5 lbs |
| Current streak | W2 |
| Total octagon time | 3h 52m |
Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3.05 |
|---|---|
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 3.44 |
| Striking accuracy | 48% |
| Striking defense | 54% |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.35 |
| Strikes to the head | 65% |
| Strikes to the body | 20% |
| Strikes to the legs | 15% |
Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 0.61 |
|---|---|
| Takedown defense | 60% |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 1.06 |
| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 47.62 |
UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 3 |
|---|---|
| UFC wins by submission | 4 |
| UFC wins by decision | 4 |
Anthony Pettis UFC fight history
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-19 | UFC Fight Night | Alex Morono | win | Decision · Unanimous |
| 2020-05-09 | UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje | Donald Cerrone | win | Decision · Unanimous |
| 2020-01-18 | UFC 246: McGregor vs. Cerrone | Diego Ferreira | loss | Rear Naked Choke · 1:46 · R2 |
| 2019-08-17 | UFC 241: Cormier vs. Miocic 2 | Nate Diaz | loss | Decision · Unanimous |
| 2019-03-23 | UFC on ESPN+ 6 | Stephen Thompson | win | Superman Punch · 4:55 · R2 |
| 2018-10-06 | UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor | Tony Ferguson | loss | Corner Stoppage (Broken Hand) · 5:00 · R2 |
| 2018-07-07 | UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier | Michael Chiesa | win | Triangle Armbar · 0:52 · R2 |
| 2017-11-11 | UFC Fight Night 120 | Dustin Poirier | loss | Rib Injury From Body Triangle · 2:08 · R3 |
| 2017-07-08 | UFC 213: Romero vs. Whittaker | Jim Miller | win | Decision · Unanimous |
| 2016-12-10 | UFC 206: Holloway vs. Pettis | Max Holloway | loss | Punches · 4:50 · R3 |
| 2016-08-27 | UFC on FOX 21 | Charles Oliveira | win | Guillotine Choke · 1:49 · R3 |
| 2016-04-23 | UFC 197: Jones vs. Saint Preux | Edson Barboza | loss | Decision · Unanimous |
| 2016-01-17 | UFC Fight Night 81 | Eddie Alvarez | loss | Decision · Split |
| 2015-03-14 | UFC 185: Pettis vs. Dos Anjos | Rafael dos Anjos | loss | Decision · Unanimous |
| 2014-12-06 | UFC 181: Hendricks vs. Lawler 2 | Gilbert Melendez | win | Guillotine Choke · 1:53 · R2 |
| 2013-08-31 | UFC 164: Henderson vs. Pettis 2 | Benson Henderson | win | Armbar · 4:31 · R1 |
| 2013-01-26 | UFC on FOX 6 | Donald Cerrone | win | Body Kick & Punches · 2:35 · R1 |
| 2012-02-25 | UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson | Joe Lauzon | win | Head Kick & Punches · 1:21 · R1 |
| 2011-10-08 | UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3 | Jeremy Stephens | win | Decision · Split |
| 2011-06-04 | The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale | Clay Guida | loss | Decision · Unanimous |
More UFC welterweight fighters
Anthony Pettis competes in the UFC Welterweight division.
Sources and methodology
Career records and bout history are compiled from public event records. UFC performance metrics use published bout statistics; percentiles and derived metrics are calculated by Verdikt AI. Data can change after official corrections.