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 |
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.