Tag: Anthony Pettis

Ben Askren Says Anthony Pettis ‘Wins Pretty Easily’ Against Nate Diaz

Nate Diaz will return to the Octagon at UFC 241 when he takes on Anthony Pettis at welterweight. The two do not like each other and have been going back-and-forth with trash-talk and it will no doubt be an interesting fight. Diaz hasn’t fought since he lost to Conor McGregor back in 2016. Many believe […]

The post Ben Askren Says Anthony Pettis ‘Wins Pretty Easily’ Against Nate Diaz appeared first on LowKickMMA.com.

Nate Diaz will return to the Octagon at UFC 241 when he takes on Anthony Pettis at welterweight. The two do not like each other and have been going back-and-forth with trash-talk and it will no doubt be an interesting fight.

Diaz hasn’t fought since he lost to Conor McGregor back in 2016. Many believe ring rust is real and the layoff will impact the Stockton-native. Meanwhile, Pettis is coming off of an incredible knockout win over Stephen Thompson in March in his welterweight debut.

With Diaz being off for so long, Ben Askren believes Anthony Pettis wins this fights rather easily.

“I think Anthony wins pretty easily. Anthony’s really a diverse striker and we saw Nate struggle with the leg kicks against Conor in their second fight,” Askren said at a media scrum (h/t MMANews). What Nate really relied on in the Conor fights was his gas tank cause Conor obviously doesn’t have one or a very, very small gas tank. And Anthony doesn’t have those same gas tank issues. So I think Anthony just continues to kind of pick him apart for the whole 15 minutes.”

It will no doubt be an exciting fight that many fans, media, and fighters alike are looking forward to. Fans have been calmoring for Nate Diaz to return to the Octagon since his last fight, and on August 17, he will indeed return to fight Pettis. Whether or not the fight has an impact on the rankings is to be seen, but it is a ‘money’ fight for the UFC to promote.

The post Ben Askren Says Anthony Pettis ‘Wins Pretty Easily’ Against Nate Diaz appeared first on LowKickMMA.com.

Ben Askren Expects Anthony Pettis To ‘Easily’ Beat Nate Diaz

Ben Askren is putting his money on Anthony Pettis against Nate Diaz. Askren and Pettis train together at Roufusport. Pettis made the switch to the welterweight division back in March. He knocked out Stephen Thompson in the second round and now finds hi…

Ben Askren is putting his money on Anthony Pettis against Nate Diaz. Askren and Pettis train together at Roufusport. Pettis made the switch to the welterweight division back in March. He knocked out Stephen Thompson in the second round and now finds himself as the eighth-ranked UFC 170-pounder. Askren Feels Pettis Will Handle Diaz ‘Easily’ […]

The post Ben Askren Expects Anthony Pettis To ‘Easily’ Beat Nate Diaz appeared first on MMA News.

Michael Chiesa on How Lee/Pettis Trash Talk Changed Him Forever

For most of Michael Chiesa’s MMA career, he has put his head down and got to work as a true grinder both on and off camera. All the while, he has typically steered clear of being engaged in trash talk leading up to a fight. But there were two notable e…

For most of Michael Chiesa’s MMA career, he has put his head down and got to work as a true grinder both on and off camera. All the while, he has typically steered clear of being engaged in trash talk leading up to a fight. But there were two notable exceptions to this that have […]

The post Michael Chiesa on How Lee/Pettis Trash Talk Changed Him Forever appeared first on MMA News.

Anthony Pettis’ Manager Believes Conor McGregor Matchup Is ‘On The Horizon’

Anthony Pettis’ manager, Abraham Kawa, believes that a fight between “Showtime” and Conor McGregor is “on the horizon.” Kawa joined MMA Junkie Radio recently and discussed the matter. In regards to McGregor’s efforts of landing a rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov, Kawa said he doesn’t think now is the time for such a matchup. Instead, he […]

The post Anthony Pettis’ Manager Believes Conor McGregor Matchup Is ‘On The Horizon’ appeared first on LowKickMMA.com.

Anthony Pettis’ manager, Abraham Kawa, believes that a fight between “Showtime” and Conor McGregor is “on the horizon.”

Kawa joined MMA Junkie Radio recently and discussed the matter. In regards to McGregor’s efforts of landing a rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov, Kawa said he doesn’t think now is the time for such a matchup. Instead, he thinks McGregor should be eying his client, a fellow former 155-pound champion:

“Even Conor fighting Khabib, I don’t think that’s the fight,” Kawa said. “I actually don’t want to see that fight right now. Maybe after a while, yes. But right now I think Conor vs. Anthony is the fight. I’m looking at it as (if) Anthony beats Nate, and I think Conor is next on the horizon.”

However, before Pettis can hope for a fight with McGregor, he has some business to take care of in August. He’ll co-headlined UFC 241 on pay-per-view (PPV) against Nate Diaz. Diaz himself is a former McGregor foe, as the pair had one of the most beloved rivalries the sport has ever seen.

Diaz hasn’t fought since his 2016 rematch with McGregor, where the Stockton native came up short via Majority Decision. He’ll remain at 170 pounds to face Pettis, who comes off a knockout win over multi-time welterweight title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson.

The post Anthony Pettis’ Manager Believes Conor McGregor Matchup Is ‘On The Horizon’ appeared first on LowKickMMA.com.

Anthony Pettis’ Manager Believes Conor McGregor Is Next With Nate Diaz Win

If Anthony Pettis’ manager gets his way, then “Showtime” will meet Conor McGregor after UFC 241. Pettis is scheduled to clash with Nate Diaz on Aug. 17. The bout will be featured on the UFC 241 card. It’ll be held inside the Hon…

If Anthony Pettis’ manager gets his way, then “Showtime” will meet Conor McGregor after UFC 241. Pettis is scheduled to clash with Nate Diaz on Aug. 17. The bout will be featured on the UFC 241 card. It’ll be held inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Headlining the card will be a heavyweight title […]

The post Anthony Pettis’ Manager Believes Conor McGregor Is Next With Nate Diaz Win appeared first on MMA News.

Photo: Nate Diaz Looking Shredded Ahead Of UFC 241 Return

Nate Diaz is looking shredded ahead of his Octagon return later this year. The Stockton native will be competing at the UFC 241 pay-per-view (PPV) on August 17 from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. He’ll be taking on ex-lightweight champion Anthony “Showtime” Pettis. Diaz is certainly taking his training seriously ahead of the bout. […]

The post Photo: Nate Diaz Looking Shredded Ahead Of UFC 241 Return appeared first on LowKickMMA.com.

Nate Diaz is looking shredded ahead of his Octagon return later this year.

The Stockton native will be competing at the UFC 241 pay-per-view (PPV) on August 17 from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. He’ll be taking on ex-lightweight champion Anthony “Showtime” Pettis. Diaz is certainly taking his training seriously ahead of the bout. In recent photos on social media, Diaz is looking to be in phenomenal shape.

Check out the following photo of Diaz while in the middle of sparring:

Diaz posted some more on Instagram:

View this post on Instagram

Pull the fuck up

A post shared by Nate Diaz (@natediaz209) on

Diaz hasn’t competed in mixed martial arts (MMA) competition since August of 2016. He had a two-fight win streak snapped by Conor McGregor in their rematch at UFC 202. Despite putting on a hard-fought bout, Diaz lost the contest via Majority Decision. The bout was contested at welterweight, and marked the second time in a row the Californian was competing at 170 pounds.

Now, Diaz will return to welterweight to take on Pettis, who also just made the jump up in weight from 155 pounds. He comes off a vicious knockout win over two-time welterweight title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson.

UFC 241 Card

  • Heavyweight: (C) Daniel Cormier vs. Stipe Miocic
  • Welterweight: Anthony Pettis vs. Nate Diaz
  • Middleweight: Yoel Romero vs. Paulo Costa
  • Bantamweight: Raphael Assuncao vs. Cory Sandhagen
  • Middleweight: Derek Brunson vs. Ian Heinisch
  • Featherweight: Sodiq Yusuff vs. Gabriel Benitez

The post Photo: Nate Diaz Looking Shredded Ahead Of UFC 241 Return appeared first on LowKickMMA.com.