Bum shoulder, empty pockets contributed to first loss for WEC 47’s Anthony Pettis

Every mixed martial artist reacts differently to his first career loss.

For WEC 47 competitor Anthony Pettis, a highly touted lightweight who meets WEC veteran Danny Castillo on the preliminary card of tonight’s event at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, his December split-decision defeat to Bart Palaszewski served as a wake-up call.

For “Showtime” it was proof that even a strong mind can’t make up for an injured body.


Every mixed martial artist reacts differently to his first career loss.

For WEC 47 competitor Anthony Pettis, a highly touted lightweight who meets WEC veteran Danny Castillo on the preliminary card of tonight’s event at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, his December split-decision defeat to Bart Palaszewski served as a wake-up call.

For “Showtime” it was proof that even a strong mind can’t make up for an injured body.