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Anthony Pettis Will ‘Save Himself The Embarrassment’ Of Fighting Teammate Ben Askren

Anthony Pettis might be making the jump up to welterweight, but he has no interest in fighting teammate Ben Askren. Askren made quite the impression on the UFC audience with a controversial first-round submission victory over former 170-pound champion Robbie Lawler in his Octagon debut at March 2’s UFC 235. Speaking at a media day […]

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Anthony Pettis might be making the jump up to welterweight, but he has no interest in fighting teammate Ben Askren.

Askren made quite the impression on the UFC audience with a controversial first-round submission victory over former 170-pound champion Robbie Lawler in his Octagon debut at March 2’s UFC 235.

Speaking at a media day ahead of this weekend’s UFC Nashville event, Pettis explained why he wants no part of facing Askren (via MMA Junkie):

“I would never fight Ben Askren, I’d save myself the embarrassment,” Pettis said. “That dude is a (expletive) monster. (He’s) the type of guy that, you can never count him out.

“I spinning-back kicked him one time, right in the chin, I could tell he was hurt, he double legs me, gets on top, and just starts grinding me out. He’s one of them tough, deep-down guys. He’s really good.”

Pettis will make his welterweight debut in a very exciting match-up. He will headline this Saturday’s (March 23, 2019) UFC on ESPN+ 6 from the Bridgestone Arena. Standing across the cage from him will be two-time former welterweight title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson.

Both names are two of the sport’s most dynamic strikers. Their fight certainly has an early “Fight Of The Year” candidate written all over it. If ‘Showtime’ wins, just don’t expect a bout versus Askren at welterweight.

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UFC Nashville Commentators & Analysts Revealed

The UFC on ESPN+ 6 broadcast plans have been revealed. UFC on ESPN+ 6 will take place inside the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The card is set to go down this Saturday night (March 23). The weigh-ins will be held tomorrow and you can check…

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Anthony Pettis Seeks to Prove “Weight Doesn’t Matter” at UFC Nashville

Anthony Pettis will be making his welterweight debut in two days at UFC Nashville, and he will do so on his own terms. The former UFC lightweight champion does not believe weight will be a factor in his fight against Stephen Thompson. And while many ha…

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Curtis Blaydes Responds To Justin Willis’ Trash Talk Ahead Of UFC Nashville

Curtis Blaydes doesn’t appear to be fazed by Justin Willis’ trash talk. Blaydes and Willis are set to collide inside the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The action will take place this Saturday night (March 23). It’ll be fe…

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Anthony Pettis Reveals Why Stephen Thompson Is Right Opponent For UFC Nashville

Anthony Pettis believes he made the right choice taking a bout with Stephen Thompson. Pettis and Thompson will collide in the main event of UFC Nashville this Saturday night (March 23). “Showtime” is a former UFC lightweight champion and br…

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Stephen Thompson: Having New Welterweight Champ Is Better For My Career

Stephen Thompson unsuccessfully challenged for the UFC welterweight championship twice during Tyron Woodley’s reign. Now, with Kamaru Usman sitting on the 170-pound throne, “Wonderboy” believes this plays into his favor (via MMA Junkie): “Having a new champion, I knew it was going to be better for my career,” Thompson said. “Nobody wants to see Thompson […]

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Stephen Thompson unsuccessfully challenged for the UFC welterweight championship twice during Tyron Woodley’s reign.

Now, with Kamaru Usman sitting on the 170-pound throne, “Wonderboy” believes this plays into his favor (via MMA Junkie):

“Having a new champion, I knew it was going to be better for my career,” Thompson said. “Nobody wants to see Thompson vs. Woodley 3, and I kind of understood that. I would have to have two or three more fights before I even get that shot again. This, now that we’ve got a new champion, is going to be a faster way up.

“The division has changed dramatically since the last time I fought. Got a new champion, Darren Till got knocked out by a guy that I’ve already beat. It’s up in the air. I’m ranked No. 4 right now, so any one of us could be fighting for that title again.”

Usman dethroned Woodley via lopsided unanimous decision in the co-main event of UFC 235 earlier this month. Now, he’s expected to make his first title defense against Colby Covington next. As for Thompson, he’ll have to string together a few impressive performances before getting another title opportunity.

He’ll main event UFC Nashville this weekend (Sat. March 23, 2019) against ex-lightweight champion Anthony “Showtime” Pettis. Pettis will be able to match Thompson’s dynamic striking ability, making this a fun match-up for the Tennessee crowd.

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