Tag: Anthony

Should Anthony Pettis Drop Down to Challenge Aldo?

In today’s MMA landscape, fighters are changing weight classes more than ever and for a myriad of reasons. When the UFC introduced the featherweight division, a flood of title-chasing and unsuccessful lightweights filled the division. So when a f…

In today’s MMA landscape, fighters are changing weight classes more than ever and for a myriad of reasons. When the UFC introduced the featherweight division, a flood of title-chasing and unsuccessful lightweights filled the division. So when a fighter refuses to drop down just to chase a title, it’s commendable to see someone stick it […]

Anthony Pettis and the 10 Flashiest Fighters in MMA

Being flashy in any sport does not automatically make you good. Being flashy in mixed martial arts, on the other hand, dazzles fans and allows fighters to use their creativity to win fights. Being flashy, whether it’s striking or grappling, does …

Being flashy in any sport does not automatically make you good. Being flashy in mixed martial arts, on the other hand, dazzles fans and allows fighters to use their creativity to win fights. Being flashy, whether it’s striking or grappling, does not mean that the use of power strikes is needed. The use of creative—or […]

Anthony Pettis: “155 Is My Home, I’ll Get That Belt Soon”

Many felt that Anthony Pettis (15-2) deserved to be next in line for UFC gold after a huge head-kick in his victory over Joe Lauzon at UFC 144. Unfortunately for Pettis and his fanbase, that opportunity didn’t come. Instead, UFC president Dana Wh…

Many felt that Anthony Pettis (15-2) deserved to be next in line for UFC gold after a huge head-kick in his victory over Joe Lauzon at UFC 144. Unfortunately for Pettis and his fanbase, that opportunity didn’t come. Instead, UFC president Dana White announced Frankie Edgar would get his much deserved rematch after being stripped […]

Cesar Gracie: Gilbert Melendez Wants Anthony Pettis or BJ Penn in Next Fight

In a recent Twitter post, Gilbert Melendez‘s manager Cesar Gracie said the Strikeforce lightweight champion is confirmed to fight on the next Strikeforce card, scheduled for May 19, but an opponent has yet to be named. But if Team Gracie Jiu-Jits…

In a recent Twitter post, Gilbert Melendez‘s manager Cesar Gracie said the Strikeforce lightweight champion is confirmed to fight on the next Strikeforce card, scheduled for May 19, but an opponent has yet to be named. But if Team Gracie Jiu-Jitsu get their wish, it could be one of the top contenders at 155 pounds. […]

Anthony Pettis Should Drop to 145, Face Jose Aldo for Featherweight Title

Anthony Pettis has the worst luck. After beating Benson Henderson to capture the lightweight title in the final WEC event, Pettis was promised a title shot against the winner of the Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard bout that was scheduled for UFC 125. Pe…

Anthony Pettis has the worst luck. After beating Benson Henderson to capture the lightweight title in the final WEC event, Pettis was promised a title shot against the winner of the Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard bout that was scheduled for UFC 125. Pettis had all the momentum in the world, stemming from a highlight-reel […]

Frankie Edgar or Anthony Pettis: Who Gets the First Shot at Benson Henderson?

UFC 144 was supposed to be the event where the UFC’s lightweight division straightened itself out. No more rematches, no more logjams at the top of the division and no more ifs, ands or buts. Just lightweight champion Frankie Edgar against No. 1 …

UFC 144 was supposed to be the event where the UFC’s lightweight division straightened itself out. No more rematches, no more logjams at the top of the division and no more ifs, ands or buts. Just lightweight champion Frankie Edgar against No. 1 contender Benson Henderson. The winner moves on to bigger and better things. […]