Anthony Pettis
UFC 2011–present · rated in 2 editions · peak overall 89.0
Scouting report
Capturing the UFC Lightweight Championship via first-round armbar submission of Benson Henderson at UFC 164, Anthony "Showtime" Pettis defined a striking style built on creativity — including the "Showtime Kick" off the cage that won him the WEC title against Henderson in 2010. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, under Duke Roufus, Pettis utilized Taekwondo kicks and submissions off his back, his arsenal captured by an 87 Kickboxing and 77 BJJ.
Peak ratings
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Pettis captured the UFC Lightweight Championship in August 2013 at UFC 164 in Milwaukee, submitting Benson Henderson with a first-round armbar following first-round knockout finishes of Joe Lauzon in Saitama and Donald Cerrone in Chicago. His Taekwondo striking, kick setups, and submission skills are reflected in an 94 Kickboxing and 86 Boxing rating across his title ascent.
Pettis defended his title at UFC 181 in December 2014 by submitting Gilbert Melendez with a second-round guillotine choke, before dropping the lightweight crown to Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 185 in Dallas and losing a decision to Eddie Alvarez in Boston. His kicking offense, boxing counters, and front chokes are captured in his 96 Kickboxing and 88 Boxing ratings.
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