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Anthony Pettis Fighting Josh Thomson at UFC on FOX 9, T.J. Grant “Not Yet 100%”
By FCF Staff
The concussion that cost TJ Grant an August 31st bout with Benson Henderson, has also forced the rising fighter to pass on a title fight with Anthony Pettis at UFC on FOX 9. Grant was offered to… Read More
UFC Announces Anthony Pettis to Fight TJ Grant Next
By FCF Staff
It looks like TJ Grant will get a shot at the lightweight title next after all, as the UFC has announced that the former welterweight will be the first to challenge newly crowned champion Anthony Pettis.
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UFC Rankings Update: Anthony Pettis Lands P4P Position, Josh Barnett Moves Up
By FCF Staff
UFC 164 was the biggest night in the career of Anthony Pettis to date, as the former WEC champ ended the seven fight winning streak of Benson Henderson to become UFC Lightweight Champion. As a result of… Read More
Report: Jose Aldo on Fighting Anthony Pettis “I’m Not Scared of Anyone”
By FCF Staff
Although Jose Aldo’s manager and coach Andre Pederneiras has said he wants his fighter to battle Anthony Pettis at 145, the featherweight champion insists that doesn’t mean he’s scared to fight the newly crowned lightweight champ.
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Opinion: Anthony Pettis Proves Doubters Wrong
By Michael Hatamoto
New UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis was able to steal the championship title from Benson Henderson, winning by a highly surprising verbal submission.
Heading into the fight, Bendo was the obvious favorite, due to his fight resume… Read More
UFC 164: Anthony Pettis Reveals he Injured Knee During Championship Win
By FCF Staff
Anthony Pettis called out featherweight champ Jose Aldo, right after he tapped out Benson Henderson at UFC 164, but the newly crowned champ’s next bout could be delayed.
UFC President Dana White revealed in the post-fight presser… Read More
UFC 164: Anthony Pettis Ends Benson Henderson’s Reign
By FCF Staff
Anthony Pettis prevented Benson Henderson from setting a new record for title defenses at 155 tonight in Milwaukee, as the feared striker tapped out the highly regarded fighter to lay claim to the UFC’s lightweight title.
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UFC 164: TJ Grant Out, Anthony Pettis Fighting Benson Henderson
By FCF Staff
Anthony Pettis campaigned to replace TJ Grant at UFC 164, and now the former WEC champ will rematch Benson Henderson after all, but not because the promotion decided to bump Grant. The rising lightweight contender has been… Read More
Report: Anthony Pettis Sidelined For Six Weeks Due to Knee Injury
By FCF Staff
Anthony Pettis was hoping to be ready for a potential rematch with Benson Henderson at UFC 164, but the knee injury which pulled him from his UFC 163 bout with Jose Aldo, will keep him sidelined for… Read More
UFC Champ Benson Henderson Eager To Fight Anthony Pettis, But Focused On T.J. Grant
By Tony Kamps
Being one of the most talented fighters on the planet is not enough for UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson. He is dedicated and driven to become the most complete athlete in professional sports.… Read More
Report: Anthony Pettis Likely Set For Title Shot At Featherweight Or Lightweight
By FCF Staff
Anthony Pettis may have lost his opportunity to fight featherweight champion Jose Aldo on August 3rd at UFC 163 due to a knee injury, but appears as though the former WEC lightweight champ will receive another chance… Read More
Anthony Pettis Out Of Title Fight With Jose Aldo, “The Korean Zombie” Stepping In
By FCF Staff
UFC President Dana White has announced that Anthony Pettis has been forced to withdraw from his August 3rd bout with featherweight champ Jose Aldo, and that Chang Sung Jung will take his place. White made the announcement via… Read More
Report: Jose Aldo Versus Anthony Pettis to Take Place August 3rd at UFC 163
By FCF Staff
Anthony Pettis will reportedly get his chance to unseat reigning featherweight champion Jose Aldo at UFC 163, which is expected to take place August 3rd in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The card will be hosted by the… Read More
Report: Jose Aldo Will Secure Lightweight Title Fight With Win Over Anthony Pettis
By FCF Staff
Not long after it was revealed that Jose Aldo and his representatives have dropped their protest regarding an August 3rd bout with Anthony Pettis, details are emerging as to why the UFC Featherweight Champion has finally agreed… Read More
Report: UFC Featherweight Champ Jose Aldo Agrees to Bout With Anthony Pettis
By FCF Staff
After some initial protests, UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and his camp have agreed to a bout with former lightweight contender Anthony Pettis this August. According to multiple reports, UFC President Dana White revealed the news today… Read More
UFC 157 Notes: Card Draws Over 15,500 in Attendance, Lyoto Machida Awarded Title Shot, Jose Aldo Camp Saying No To Anthony Pettis
Report: Anthony Pettis Moving to Featherweight, Challenging Champion Jose Aldo August 3rd
By FCF Staff
Shortly after this past Saturday’s UFC 156 event in Las Vegas, UFC President Dana White relayed that lightweight contender Anthony Pettis had informed him of his desire to drop to featherweight and challenge champion Jose Aldo. It… Read More
Report: Anthony Pettis Wants Fight With Jose Aldo Next
By FCF Staff
Despite blasting his way through Donald Cerrone last week at UFC on FOX 6, to reinforce his position as a leading lightweight contender, Anthony Pettis is reportedly interested in moving to 145 pounds to face champion Jose… Read More
Anthony Pettis, Ryan Bader, Jon Dodson and Demetrious Johnson Earn UFC on FOX 6 Bonuses
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 6 headliners Jon Dodson and Demetrious Johnson did their best to showcase the flyweight division Saturday in Chicago, and the dynamic fighters earned “Fight of the Night” honors for their efforts. The fighters also… Read More
Demetrious Johnson vs. Jon Dodson, Anthony Pettis vs. Donald Cerrone Confirmed for UFC on FOX 6
“Rampage” Jackson Says Bout With Glover Teixeira Set
By FCF Staff
The UFC has confirmed that Demetrious Johnson will defend his flyweight title against Jon Dodson, as expected, January 26th at the promotion’s next FOX broadcast. In addition, the… Read More